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El Porto vineyard Select Syrah 2016

I open this 2016 El Portal Syrah, a full-bodied California red that has a rich, dark purple color in the glass with big flavors of dark berries, and savory notes of pepper and olive. I’m trying as a chill out wine and possibly with grilling some steaks this afternoon which is the recommendation.  A subscription order wine with a price point of $10.00. 

Bear Hug Winemaker Select Chardonnay 2016

Bear Hug Winemaker Select Chardonnay, California, Wine Insiders, $26.00.   This blend of styles produces a stylish and delicious Chardonnay, which has the classic flavors, but with a California twist.  It tastes like:  apple, ripe melon, nectarine, vanilla and toasty oak.  It is best served cold, around 45-50 degrees fahrenheit.  It pairs well with roast chicken, grilled veal and cream-based pastas.    Honeysuckle and peach, citrus.  Lime on the finish, green apple.

Teachers, EPA, Michael Cohen raid and out with the old democrats Part 2

Our part two session of REPO goes into the education system with teachers, The ignorance of the EPA secretary with his lavish MC sound booth purchases.  We swing back to the Michael Cohen raid and Mueller's involvement once again with the white house. Bolton (Mr Mustache) gets the new position as National Security Advisor.  Craziness ensues.  

Runaways

Alicia and I had an opportunity to check out the Marvel series Runaway that was adapted to TV from the comic book series.  This delightful TV series was refreshing and the writing was a very well adapted.  Marvel has a good series on their hand on Hulu so look out for the next season.

After discovering their parents are super-villains in disguise, a group of teenagers band together to run away from their homes in order to atone for their parents' actions and to discover the secrets of their origins

F. Stephen Millier Angels Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2016

This low cost Cab was something I pulled out this wine just for a light meal.  Not my normal sit down type of Cab but a compliment and easy going with a meal.

This Lodi Cab is the proof, showcasing a lush, ripe style from a single estate vineyard.  Sweet red fruit, predominantly cherry with an undertone of raspberry, and some smoke. A bit spicy with a hint of oak.

 

 

A Wrinkle in Time

I would say we were looking forward to seeing this movie but after a few previews and precomments of the movie we became a little skepitcal about this new Ava Duvenay release.  The big and magnificent Oprah (literally in the movie) centers a fantasy child like movie based on a book by Madeleine L'Engle by the same name.

Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg's classmate Calvin O'Keefe and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, the children brave a dangerous journey to a planet that possesses all of the evil in the universe.

Nipsey Hussle & Cozz

We stay on the West Coast and grab hold of two new releases.  Both from L.A the area with styles that may seem similar but unique in a way to see how quality trumps style. Cozz being a Dreamville alum and Nipsey with Atlantic records.  Pretty interesting when you hear the features and production quality.  

Cassiday Blare 2016 Pinot Noir

This Cassiday Blare 2016 Pinot Noir, is a striking wine that will be an instant classic. Powerful, with notes of dark berries and plum, this wine is enjoyable to drink on its own, but it really shines with food. We’ve been enjoying it seasoned lamb and roasted asparagus that really brings out the earthiness of the Pinot Noir grapes. It retails for $30.

Immigration, Tax Bill, The memo and The Stock Market question

The team gets together and discuss the second potential government shut down, the immigration issue  that seems to not have an immediate compromise for.  We touch the options of moving out of the US and the consequences.  

 

 

Black Panther Movie (Marvel)

 Tonight Alicia and I go out on the premier night of the Black Panther Marvel Movie.  Sitting in the theater, it was a historic feeling and highly enjoyable experience.  Based on the reviews and the many trailers that showed half of the movie.  It was well worth it.

T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. While maintaining the the title of The Black Panther.