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Monday, September 01, 2008 Family

Hey everyone - just got back from visiting friends at their home and winery, Cole Bailey Vineyard. Now, I don’t say this about every stay with friends, but I would totally have chosen their Sesquipedalian Sauvingon Blanc and Cabernet over just about anything else on offer (WHY did we not raid the wine cellar after everyone passed out last night??), and that coupled with great company, terrific dining, and gorgeous setting made us want to stay a week. Which we might do next time.

Cole Bailey produces Sauvignon Blanc and estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Each of the wines is noble, with the understated yet pulchritudinous aroma typical of a blue-blooded Brahmin. Nevertheless, from the first sip it’s clear that Cabernet, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc “Sesquipedalian” are mouthfuls. Like a character from a Faulkner novel, they come right at you, powerfully forging ahead full-throttle, stunning reflections of their respective vineyards’ terroir. These wines speak to a worldly palate and have no patience for those anchored to the jejune in life.

Our friends have a son Logan’s age, and they were completely inseparable, as were we with Jen and Bob. (You may remember that Bob is the guy the Otter Character was based on in Animal House. He’s a scream. Last time we saw them we were all wearing togas at an Otis Day and the Knights concert and Delta House reunion.)

Also - just put up some photos from my 40th birthday! You’re welcome.