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Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! It was cool here this morning. Just delightful! Lots of deer grazing this morning. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! Off early to the gym, then Aldi, family visits & pool time. My Sister loved this one…. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! *********** Avalanche 2019 Fendant (Valais) Our first Swiss wine and a varietal that I’ve not encountered before. It has an excellent rating from the Wine Enthusiast folk. Would love to try it. A bit elusive, but I found one online distributor offering it for $21.99. Description From: Valais, Switzerland Varietal: Fendant AVALANCHE WINES BY OLIVIER ROTEN A Swiss Wine Project How does a love story begin? Perhaps with a meal and a glass of wine... and the discovery that Switzerland, known for its incredibly beautiful yet sometimes treacherous mountain terrain, is also the home of vineyard lands that, for centuries, have produced wines that evoke the country’s unique culture and terroir. Our Avalanche wines feature several indigenous grape varietals grown in the high-elevation mountain valleys of the Valais region. They have been carefully chosen to showcase what the best Swiss winemakers have known for generations—that Switzerland produces some of the greatest wines (both red & white) in the world, which the rest of the world has not yet discovered. Just like the mountain peaks and valleys, there is much about Switzerland and its’ history, terrain, terroir and tradition still left to discover. What you discover will surprise and possibly even overwhelm you. Grapes are whole cluster pressed and thereafter the wine goes through fermentation in concrete tanks at controlled temperatures. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and is then aged for one year in concrete tanks before bottling. 92 Wine Enthusiast This wine is straw colored, with aromas of orange blossom, jasmine, lemon-lime zest and roasted yellow pepper, with whiffs of petrol and tomato leaf. Bright on entry and in the mouth, it is well balanced, with flavors of orange pith, mango, yellow cherry and fresh oregano. The finish is pleasantly acidic and persistent.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Just gorgeous here this morning. Bindi and I had a long walk to start the day. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! @kazu Jacqui loved Shadow’s debut video. A joy to watch her being a dog! One of the great questions of life…… Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Ottella 2020 Le Creete (Lugana) Another white I would love to taste. Available from several online distributors with prices starting at $17.99. Distributor notes This aromatic, lemon-kissed white is unforgettable. It earned a staggering 95 points from Decanter AND a spot in Wine Enthusiast’s Enthusiast 100. Add in the 4.33-star average that Le Creete has earned from Wine Access members, and you’ve got one of the most exceptional white-wine deals going. Wine Access Tasting Note The wine presents a platinum-green and copper-tinged color in the glass. The aromas transport the senses to a tropical paradise, with notes of mandarin peel, herbs, and spice, plus a hint of honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is full and waxy, with layers of limestone-mineral and spice leading into a long, lingering finish. Drink now–2024. Critic Review 95 pts Decanter Francesco Montresor left a legal profession to take over the family estate, which he converted from mixed agriculture to viticulture. The property, one of the oldest in Lugana, has 95ha in various plots in the Veronese part of the DOC, including vineyards directly overlooking Lake Garda. Creete is a toothsome late-picked, single-vineyard selection with a hint of tropical fruits and candied peel on the nose then a rich palate sustained by succulent acidity and a long, dry finish.

Thank you! I have a Costco card & in about two years will have a Costco near me to use it in. Right now the closest one is 90 minutes away. But I will tuck that wine’s name away because oddly enough, my Aldi has expanded its wine offerings recently & they share some products with the Costco chain. 👀 I will be looking!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! A lovely morning here. Off to the gym for a couple classes. Then Bindi walks, meal prep, and pool time. Thank for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! The Sahara dust cloud has hit us and is making for very hazy conditions. Supposed to help keep T-storms & tropical storms away, though. @kazu Jacqui, I can not believe how much Shadow’s head & profile match that of the dogs shown in Egyptian hieroglyphics! What a pedigree. ❤️ I am not a fan of raisins, and now I understand why… Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Meiomi Pinot Noir This is my favorite Pinot Noir. It has a bit more body than many others. Critics do not like it as much as I do. They give it very good ratings. I give it an excellent rating. One critic actually compared the taste of a freshly poured glass to the taste of one that had breathed awhile. He liked the freshly poured wine’s taste better because the fruitiness shined through before the tannins could diffuse it. Widely available with prices starting at $16.97. Winemaker Notes A rich garnet color, the wine reveals lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, vanilla, and toasty oak. Expressive boysenberry, blackberry, dark cherry, juicy strawberry, and toasty mocha flavors lend complexity to the soft, plush palate. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth seldom seen in Pinot Noir. ***************** AND now our first “twofer”. I was recently introduced to this amazing Pinot Noir at my local wine bar. I could not believe I finally found one that I enjoyed as much as Meiomi! Again it has more body than other PN, but it is delicious. And I even found that at least one critic agreed with me. Buena Vista Pinot Noir Available from numerous online distributors with prices starting at $19.99. Winemaker Notes The 2018 North Coast Pinot Noir opens with a bouquet of raspberry and strawberry aromas mixed with cocoa powder, clove and a touch of cardamon. Red fruit flavors continue through the palate with hints of cinnamon and cherry pie. Lower acidity balanced with bright flavors and a satisfying finish makes this an immediately enjoyable wine. WE91 Wine Enthusiast Quite complex and intricate in flavor, this full-bodied wine adds savory, herbaceous nuances to a broad and rich plum core. The texture is smooth and plush, giving an expansive mouthfeel and lingering finish

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Another lovely morning here. Yesterday we had more of those weird pop-up surprise T-storms, but they moved through very quickly. No idea what today will bring. Heading out to do a bit of yard work before the heat arrives. Thank you for taking care of our lists Roy! Morning Dailyites! If weather permits, my postponed pool party will take place this afternoon, but no gym today. @kazu Jacqui, I raise my coffee mug to toast the start of your & Shadow’s amazing life together ❤️! It appears that I am not the only one tired of all these polls…. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ************* Delas Frères 2019 Saint-Esprit White (Côtes du Rhône) Another very good - excellent rated white blend with a very reasonable price. A bit elusive, but I found a few online distributors with prices starting at $12.95. Winemaker Notes The color has a golden straw hue with green tinges. The main aromas are reminiscent of white flowers and yellow fruit, enhanced by touches of exotic and citrus fruit. On the palate, the wine is alert, seductively suave and fresh. Pair with grilled fish or waterfowl. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. WW91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The 2019 Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc delivers flavors true to the Rhône Valley. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits pure aromas of dried earth and rustic spices. Pair it with a well-seasoned chicken stew. (Tasted: June 12, 2021, San Francisco, CA) WE90 Wine Enthusiast Whispers of cashew and crushed stone accent lemon and white-peach flavors in this dry, full-bodied blend of Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Unoaked in style, it's a juicy, fruity white that finishes with a chalky mineral cling.

@superoma Happy Birthday! May your new year be filled with love, laughter, and great health!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Another lovely morning. Yesterday turned into a weird weather day. We had surprise pop-up T-storms that made for an interesting late morning, early afternoon. I had an amazing lightning show on the drive back from my morning class, but it was sunny when I arrived home. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! Just a morning gym class planned today. I need to start going through my travel toiletries to make sure I have enough of everything “hard to find”. Perhaps today would be a good day to start that project. My niece, the girls’ Mom, picked out this one. Again the girls did not get the joke, but the adults did. 😎 Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Skouras 2019 George Skouras Moschofilero (Arcadia) All released vintages of this white wine share the same very good-excellent reviews. I would love to try a taste, since it sounds interesting. Available from several online distributors with prices starting at $13.99. Winemaker Notes The color is light white yellow. Opulent aromas –light and fresh– of white flowers and honeysuckle are revealed, rounded out with notes of citrus fruits and lime. Medium- to full-bodied, refreshing and vigorous acidity, with the aromas on the mouth following those of the nose. Elegant, balanced and with a long finish. RP89 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Moscofilero (as Skouras spells it) comes in with four grams of residual sugar, 6.1 grams of total acidity and 12% alcohol. This is, of course, from a high-altitude area—the vines are 650 meters above sea level. Dimitris Skouras said that in 2019 the "summer was dry and relatively hot.... September was colder with a lot of sunshine, which helped the maturity of Moscofilero. Harvest started the 1st of October and was shortly paused because of a rain (4th of October). The general excellent conditions formed very healthy grapes producing high acid, more concentrated, more full-bodied Moscofileros. One of the very best vintages we have seen." This is now under the Arcadia appellation.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Another lovely morning here. Yesterday was just spectacular high temps, low humidity and a strong onshore breeze that made it almost cool in the shade. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy. Hope your check up went well. Morning Dailyites! Early gym class for me. Then an afternoon pool party with family. And to top off the day, a visit to our local wine bar with friends. The girls’ Father picked this one out. The girls did not get the joke, but I did. 😎 Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Quinta do Vale Meão 2018 Red (Douro) Portugal This wine sounds amazing & I would love a taste. Every released vintage shares the same superb ratings. It comes with a hefty price, though. Several online distributors with prices starting at $79.95. Winemaker Notes Very concentrated in color. Deep and complex nose with lots of aromatic nuances, yet maintaining the balance between them. In the mouth it is vibrant, in a set of great elegance, showing an excellent integration of the wood, a surprisingly large variety of flavors, and a very long aftertaste. Blend: 50% Touriga Nacional, 45% Touriga Franca, 3% Tinta Barroca, 2% Tinta Roriz WE99 Wine Enthusiast This stellar wine comes from one of the grandest estates in the Douro, created in the 19th century by Dona Antónia Ferreira, whose family still owns it. For such a massive wine, it is surprisingly elegant. It is dense with tannins and black fruits but also sophisticated and certainly ageworthy. Drink from 2026. Cellar Selection. JS99 James Suckling Aromas of plum, mulberry, blueberry, oyster shell, olive, cedar, mocha and oregano. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, velvety and chewy tannins. Layered and so supple with a beautiful, transparent and polished core of blue fruit. Racy. Very fine and long. A blend of 50% touriga nacional, 45% touriga franca, 3% tinta barroca and 2% tinta roriz. Delicious already, but better from 2022. WS95 Wine Spectator A beautiful red that shows both finesse and power, layering glossy ripe cherry, raspberry reduction and orange peel notes with spice, anise and dried violet accents. Enticing, with mineral, Earl Grey tea, mocha and wild herb details echoing on the long finish. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2022 through 2035. RP92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2018 Tinto is a 50/45 blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, with dollops of Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca filling out the blend, all aged for 16 months in 50% new and 50% second use French oak. It comes in at 14.3% alcohol. Creamier and more sensual than the Meandro this issue, this mostly shows off its oak right now. That will get better as this ages and pulls in the wood. Even now, though, it drinks fairly well. The tannins are ripe, although this does show more power with extended aeration. It tastes great and retains the elegance for which this bottling is famed. It should age well and it should improve more. W&S91 Wine & Spirits The Olazabal family farms this Douro Superior quinta where vines fan out along a fault line of granite and schist. The riverside blocks produce a generous and bold wine, the 2018 virtually half and half tourigas nacional and franca, with small additions of tintas barroca and roriz. Briefly foot trod (with 10 percent of the stems), this ferments in small vats then ages in French oak barriques (60 percent new). The oak dominates the wine for now, surrounding blackberry, date and olive notes in mouth-coating wood tannins. There’s savory fruit detail underneath, needing bottle age to emerge.

I was not able to find any info about the availability of DIY laundry facilities on the Chalet’s website. I will be on land for 10 days prior to my cruise, and will need to do at least a small load. And sadly the word laundry does not come up in any of my searches. Perhaps there is a message there for me - that I should not waste time on laundry during my trip.🤔 Anyone know if there are washers and dryers available?

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Another lovely morning here. Gym, house cleaning, Bindi walks and pool time - that is today’s agenda. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites. Three cheers for Ren & the Tigers! It was brutally hot in the Orlando area this weekend, so their win is extra special. This is the last of the memes the girls picked out. 😎 Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Chamisal “Stainless” Chardonnay I used the 2019 vintage for my info, since that seemed to be the most widely available and reviewed. Note the first word’s spelling correction, if you go hunting for this. I would love to sip this one. It is widely available and has very good - excellent reviews. Prices start at $14.99. Winemaker Notes The 2019 exudes aromas Lime zest, green apple, passionfruit and a light floral note. The palate showcases the ability of a chardonnay to be crisp but retain opulence without the influence of oak with a surprisingly round entry followed by long, linear acidity. The finish is clear with a hint of salinity. WE90 Wine Enthusiast Years ago, this stainless bottling was one of the first to establish the now common style. It offers aromas of poached pear and guava peel, then finds a tense structure on the palate where warmer tones of papaya, cherimoya, pineapple and honeysuckle combine.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Another lovely morning here. Off early to the gym. Then some grocery shopping. I finished my yard work and 99% of my pool/deck is complete. So I may float in my pool later. 😎 Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! A special good luck to REN & the Tigers! Hope the game is over before the worst of the heat. Cara, the six year old, loved this one the best. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! *********** Lieu Dit 2019 Cabernet Franc (Santa Ynez Valley) This Cabernet Franc has excellent - superb ratings and a reasonable price. I am not sure what “wet rocks” taste like, but I would love to taste this wine to find out. Several online distributors with prices starting at $29.99. Winemaker Notes Sourced from own rooted vines planted at the Happy Canyon Vineyard in the east side of the Santa Ynez Valey. The wine is fermented using native yeast. Once dry, we rack the juice and press off the whole cluster lots. The wine is transferred to neutral oak barrels for the winter. Once malo is complete we transfer to tank prior to bottling. WE95 Wine Enthusiast . It would be easy to mistake this herbally complex, texturally taut and tantalizingly fresh Cabernet Franc for a Loire Valley bottling, which is the inspiration. Aromas of just-ripe boysenberry, green tobacco and wet rocks lead into a tightly woven palate full of crunchy cranberry, chaparral shrubs and lingering carnation. Beware: Bottle empties easily. Editors’ Choice.

I am so sorry Dixie! How this special day slipped past me, I do not know! A special birthday wish to my beverage department colleague! May your new year be filled with laughter, love, great health & a cruise or two!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! A glorious morning here, before the heat moves in. Yesterday’s breezes made my walks with Bindi tolerable, but they were short ones. Need to do a bit of clean up in the yard before it gets too hot this morning. Then one gym class and then relaxing in the pool. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy. And thanks for the shout out on my “all clear” at the dermatologist’s this week. It has been 18 months since my melanoma was removed, and I admit to being a bit anxious on the drive to my appointment. The scar is barely noticeable now. I know I am lucky. Morning Dailyites! Hope you all have a lovely day. Go Ren & Tigers! Good luck at the semi-finals! @StLouisCruisers, Sandi will you be able to watch the game? We are getting near the end of the memes that the girls picked out… and quite appropriate given the heat that many parts of the World are experiencing. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ******** Hampton Water 2020 Clos Du Bois Chardonnay This is a very elusive wine. Even a search for “Hampton Water” on the vintner’s website came up blank. But they make several Chardonnays and each one has very good - excellent reviews. So I opted for the one with the best price.😎. Several online distributors offer it with prices starting at $7.98. Vintner’s Notes Our Clos du Bois Chardonnay is a refreshingly aromatic wine from the rugged coast of California. Scents of warm apple pastry rise from the glass with touches of honey and toasted oak. Bright layers of freshly sliced pear and ripe apple with zests of citrus carry through the long finish. Fruit for this classic Chardonnay originates from select vineyards along the coast of California. The North Coast imparts ripe apple and pear characteristics, while the Central Coast brings full, concentrated flavor and a gorgeous acidity to the grapes. We harvested the grapes in the cool of night, then gently pressed them to preserve the Chardonnay’s fruit characteristics. After settling, the juice was partially barrel fermented in a combination of French and American oak, with the remaining juice undergoing fermentation in stainless steel. To soften the wine’s acidity and impart a rich and creamy mouthfeel, we put the wine through malolactic fermentation.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! A lovely morning, after a bone dry - but hot Thursday. A bit achy this morning after getting 3/4 of the sand & debris out of the pool. But the deck pavers look gorgeous. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! @aliaschief Bruce & Sue glad to read your travels are going smoothly. @StLouisCruisers GO TIGERS! Awesome tournament. Off to the gym. More pool cleaning. And then replacing the deck cushions. We all loved this one! Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Fiano di Avellino This is “bone dry” white with medium body. I know I have never had a wine made with Fiano grapes. So I need to taste this one. I definitely gravitate towards dry wines. I found several online distributors with prices starting at $23.49. Distributor notes The Fiano di Avellino di Feudi di San Gregorio was born in vineyards located in the heart of the enchanting Irpinia landscape. It is produced only with Fiano grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, at a controlled temperature of 16-18 ° C. Subsequently the wine ages for 4 months in steel on its lees before being bottled. The Fiano di Avellino di Feudi di San Gregorio has a strong straw yellow color, with greenish reflections. The nose opens with hints of chamomile, yellow peach and candied orange. In the mouth it is soft, fresh and mineral. Perfect to accompany shellfish and legume soups, this wine goes well with grilled seafood, cuttlefish and stewed octopus. 92 Wine Enthusiast

I spent my formative years in New England & we always had a junk drawer.

@ger_77 Gerry welcome home. Those sunset pictures are spectacular! Thank you for sharing. Hope DH’s legs are better.

Have a wonderful trip you two!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! It is a lovely morning here, after a wild day of intense storms. Bindi is very excited that it is her day. Though every day really is her day. Thank you for keeping our lists Roy! @bennybear, Brenda, praying that all goes well with DH’s surgery & he recovers quickly. @Sharon in AZ, Happy 70th Birthday to Craig! May his new decade be filled with laughter, love, great health & cruises! Today is my day off from the gym, so lots of house chores. Then later I am off to help a friend start packing. The girls loved the idea of this dog visiting Santa. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********** Schloss Johannisberger 2018 Purpurlack Beerenausle This amazing Riesling has quite a name, superb ratings and lots of fans. But it has a hefty price tag that will prevent me from trying it most likely. Several online distributors with prices starting at $159.95/$300 for a half/full bottle. 99 Wine Enthusiast Firm nose, candied and dried yellow fruit aromas, dried floral traces, touch of yellow spice, prominent mineral notes. Firm, juic, very sweet fruit on the palate, concentrated and pure, vegetal, herbacous and yeasty traces, persistent, veryconcentrated and deep, complex, very vibrant, hint of red berries, touch of sugar candy, long, firm, concentrated, juicy finish. Needs time to mature. Best to drink: 2022-2080+

This wine tasting venue sounds very interesting and I wonder if anyone has visited it. I welcome all opinions of the wines and the environment.

Last year in July it was warm enough for just a tee shirt and light pants on the day we visited Dettifoss. Most days my light fleece hooded jacket & my rain jacket with a long sleeved shirt were perfect. That way I could add or subtract layers as needed. The rain jacket was more needed to keep the wind out. I was really happy that that I could tighten the hood, so it did not blow off my head. I had a pair of light waterproof leggings that would have been fine under my windproof pants. We had one day of cold, sideways rain when we were,on a boat ride amongst the icebergs from a glacier. This was the only day I wore my gloves. I was also happy to have my bug netting to protect my head from the gazillion midges near Myvatn. I often just had smart wool socks on with my Tevas, though I was happy to have my waterproof hiking boots with me. I can not believe you need either down jacket, unless you “run cold”.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily. A busy day here with power washing and pool solar panel heating system repair. I need to fit a gym class in there somewhere. And I got another “all clear” from my dermatologist yesterday. Thank you for keeping our lists, Roy. Wondering if any Dailyites have ever visited The Tasting Room at Pike’s Place Market in Seattle? It sounds like an amazing way to try small vintage wines. The girls loved this idea. Luckily they are currently in between pets. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ******** Grosgrain 2020 Skin-Contact Les Collines Vineyard This wine is a bit elusive, but I would love to taste it. It sounds lovely for a hot, humid day. An excellent review and price within my budget. I only found a couple online distributors with prices starting at $32.00. 92 Wine Enthusiast This is a one-of-a-kind Sémillon wine in the state, fermented 14 days on skins and aged in clay amphorae and stainless steel. Aromas of lemon balm, herb, graphite and cream lead to a textured palate backed by bright, lemony acidity, with clay notes throughout. It's a statement for this producer and the Walla-Walla valley.

If all goes well, this September on our second day, we will do an early morning Fly Denali flight, then some hikes in the park - possibly a visit to the kennels.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich. Heading off to an early appointment with my dermatologist this morning, so this will be a quick post. Roy, thank you for keeping our lists. Sandi, thank you for you kind words yesterday. After an amazing career during which I was NOT well-rounded, I am trying my hardest now. Debbie, hope you are enjoying yourself! Jacqui - you are not DUMB. Period. The girls thought Bindi would be willing to help out, too. Prayers to all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Tatomer 2019 Hinter der Mauer White This white blend has excellent ratings and a reasonable price. I have been exploring the world of red & white blends recently, and this one sounds like one I would like to try. Not widely available, but a few onlin distributors with prices starting at $17.99. Winemaker Notes A blend of 80% Grüner Veltliner, 20% Dry Riesling. Hinter de Mauer is a local term from the town of Loiben Austria where Graham worked at Weingut Knoll. It is the space on a terraced vineyard between a row of vines and the wall on the next level. A tricky place to work, but it produces exceptional fruit. Sometimes the juice is worth the extra squeeze. V92 Vinous The 2019 Hinter der Mauer is a blend of 80% Grüner and 20% Riesling. A wine of uncommon depth, power and complexity, the 2019 is also a jaw-dropping value. Pear, lemon confit, white flowers, mint and floral notes deliver tremendous weight and staying power. Given the uncertainty of the world during COVID-19, at bottling time Graham Tatomer decided to bottle only a fraction of his vineyard designates. The rest of the juice went into the Hinter der Mauer. I was blown away by the quality and pedigree here. WE91 Wine Enthusiast This unique, twist-top blend of 80% Grüner Veltliner and 20% Riesling is Graham Tatomer's white table wine, and it begins with aromas of dried lime peels and rocky seashore. The palate also shows dried lime and orange peels, as well as unique flashes of white pepper and thyme.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Bindi and I encountered a group of at least 13 deer manicuring one of my neighbor’s lawns this morning. All ages. And a couple of teenage males with antler stubs! Thank you for keeping our lists Roy! Morning Dailyites. Off to the gym. Still putting stuff away from my recent house guests. Visiting a friend for happy hour later. Maybe we will go out for a bite afterwards. The girls thought Bindi would be as good as this pup… Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Bründlmayer 2019 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling A bit on the pricey side, but if it is as good as the critics say, it might just be worth it. I would like a taste first. Several online distributors with prices starting at $38.98. 97 Wine Enthusiast The vibes on the nose are faint but pervasive nonetheless in tones of citrus essence and crushed conifer needle. The palate then expands into ripe Mirabelle fruit which we get to see through that citric, conifer prism. This has wonderful depth which for now is dressed in fruit, but the essential stoniness will shine through with age. Drink 2030–2050.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Yesterday’s rains seemed to have cooled it down a bit. Lots of deer foraging around this morning. Thank you for our lists, Roy. I know Julia @JAM37 was going to be away until July 7th, so perhaps she was delayed. Hopefully all is well with everyone who hasn’t posted for awhile. @0106, Tina, you really have taken hold of our daily meals. Thank you! Off to the gym. Then Aldi. Then I have a bunch of boxes & bubble wrap to deliver to a friend who is starting to pack for her upcoming move. Another gift from the girls…. I really love this idea. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating. Stay well everyone! ******* Foris 2020 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley) Excellent reviews from critics and consumers make me want to try this Oregon wine. Sounds perfect for a hot summer evening. A bit elusive, but there were a couple online distributors with prices starting at $16.99. Distributor notes While not overtly "fruity", Granny Smith apple, nectarine, Kiwi and Casaba melon highlight the fruit attributes. Hints of cumin seed, celery seed, lemon grass, cucumber and green tea add interest and complexity. Medium bodied with a silky smooth entry, a slight walnut like astringency pairs well with the crisp finish.