All things Bogle

We have fallen in love with Bogle wines. It's just that simple. When compared to other wines of similar varieties, Bogle seems to win every taste test. Some of my other posts have featured different Bogle variations, all very favorably. Recently, we have shared the 2011 Bogle Essential Red, the 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel and the 2011 Petite Sirah. Each wine has a wonderful aroma and rich flavors that I would compare with much more expensive offerings. I would encourage everyone to try each product that Bogle has to offer. I don't think that you would be at all disappointed. Before you ask, no, Bogle does not compensate us. I seriously doubt that they even know we exist. We just love their wines.

Free Offer and Help Request

The following was posted by a close friend, Ann Linton. Despite the fact that she is working day and night to save her shelter, she took the time to do this. If you can, Paws and Claws could use some help. Please re-post.
Thanks. Marnie
My long-time friend Marnie Robertson, co-owner of Pub Hub Books in Fairfield Bay has been a long-time supporter of pet shelters and rescues. She and husband Bob are animal lovers who, over the years, have adopted or rehomed animals in the direst need, cats and dogs that would surely have died had they not been rescued. They have also donated merchandise to various rescue fund raisers.
Marnie has published her first novel, Mask Among the Bones, under the name M. Robertson. It is a mix of many genres: adventure, suspense, good vs. evil, action, archeology, and so much more. If you are an avid reader, or have friends and family who love to read, here is a chance to help an animal hero while rewarding yourself with a great read. It is available in paperback or as a Kindle download from Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Mask-Among-The-Bones-Robertson/dp/149492806X
FREE OFFER: The first 200 people who purchase the book in either format and leave a review on Amazon, between now and June 18, 2014, will receive a FREE pair of Christmas ornaments upon request featuring pictures of your pets or favorite people, a $20 retail value. You don’t even have to pay postage if you have a US address. Outside the US, the offer is valid if you pay postage and insurance.
To get your ornaments, order and read the book, leave a review on the Amazon site, E-mail a link to your review, your mailing address, and photos of your pets or people to E-mail address PawsAndClawsPetRescue@gmail.com
Allow a few days for your ornaments to be completed, and watch for them to arrive via 1^st class mail. Any questions should go to PawsAndClawsPetRescue@gmail.com
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Please remember to cross-post to others on your mailing lists. If you belong to a book club, consider Mask Among the Bones as a future choice for discussion! If you want to ask your local library to order a copy, here are the ISBN numbers that they will need.
ISBN-10: 149492806X
ISBN-13: 978-1494928063

Enjoy!
Ann

Geyser Peak 2011 Red Blend Uncensored California

From Geyser Peak - “Uncensored was developed to push the boundaries of tradition aside. We blend non-traditional grape varieties with noble grapes to create a thoroughly enjoyable wine experience. Without the legal and traditional blending restrictions we use our palates as our guide.
Description 
Tasting Notes - Color - Deep, rich purple. Nose - Fragrant blackberry, plum, ink and spice. Palate - Soft, supple, rich, and fruity with a velvety texture and smooth caramel-tinged finish. Uncensored is designed to accompany the pleasures of daily life. Enjoy with jambalaya, steak burritos, mushroom flatbreads, a big plate of pasta, or a stacked hamburger.”
This is a great wine! We all agree that Uncensored 2011 is a wine that we will actively search for and try to keep on hand. I am not at all ashamed to present this as a hostess gift or bring it to serve with any suitable meal.

Incentive to write

I've discovered a new incentive to write on my new book(s). It's called "Being iced in and not able to leave the house." This picture was shot looking out our back door. It's beautiful to look at, but I am getting tired of the constant cold. We've had a week where the temperature hasn't gotten above freezing. We are in the South. There is a reason we live in the South. It's called warmth! I know that our weather is nothing compared with those unfortunates that live in areas where six feet of snow is the norm, but this is ridiculous. The bad news; we are expecting another Winter storm starting tonight and lasting through tomorrow night. Alaska has been warmer than we have. Someone send Spring. I am ready for it.

2007 Greg Norman Estates Shiraz

The 2007 vintage was a low yielding crop year.  A dry spring and warm summer progressed the ripening of the Shiraz and produced fruit with lovely varietal characteristics and strong levels of natural tannins.

TASTING NOTES: The 2007 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz is a bright crimson color with plum red hues. The delicate but distinctive nose opens up in the glass revealing lifted aromas of cinnamon spice, light cherry wood and cedar oak characters. Additional notes of ripe cranberry, black cherry and dark plum notes on the nose lead to a medium bodied palate creating a flavor profile of rich cherry and blueberry fruit. Balanced acidity and supple tannins ensure a soft and evenly textured Shiraz.

We really liked this wine. Not at all wimpy. Tending toward the dry side, it was full of flavors and could be enjoyed with any meal or just by itself. Very nice!