The Wining Woman

Who would think that wine and cars go together? Well, this morning a friend of mine tried to start his car but the battery was dead. Not having  jumper cables and with the parking attendant at the lot giving him no help, he left and took public transportation to his destination instead. I decided to see if I could do anything and so searched online for other ways to start dead car batteries. Well, lo and behold I came across this article about using red wine!! Really! It seems the acidity in the wine gives the battery a boost. So here’s how it works.

You pop open the battery cells on the car battery and then,  using a funnel,  pour wine into each cell. Voila!  Let it sit a few minutes and then the car will start. Does this sound like something you will try?

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The Wining Woman

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This just in:

The state senate committee has approved direct shipments of wine to New Jersey homes! See article here

On another note, we’ll be offline for about 2 weeks. Please check back the week of February 22nd for new posts.

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The Wining Woman

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I have to admit that I have been cutting back on my wine consumption these past couple of weeks since I’ll be heading out on a cruise and I expect to be imbibing quite a bit. But, after a long day of shopping, then an interview, then the gym my husband and I had a quick bite at our favorite local hangout with a glass of Pinot Noir. I believe the house wine is Mark West Pinot Noir and that’s not bad. I was happy sipping it with my salmon and avocado while my husband enjoyed it with his burger.
The only problem with having one glass each.. we came back home and wanted more. So, I opened the Pinot that we have in our wine fridge.. the 2006 Mueller Russian River Pinot Noir. I have had it before and it’s mmmm.. very nice. It’s color is pretty light (similar even to some Malbec Rose’s that I have tasted) but, the aromas and flavors are intense. Lots of strawberry and cherry with a slight smokiness. These came through on the palate as well with an almost jammy or dried fruit sensation. This wine has been fermented in French oak as well as undergoing malolactic fermentation giving it a very smooth and easy finish. ( briefly., in case you aren’t familiar with it.. malolactic fermentation is a second fermentation where the bitter malic acid (think astringent) is changed into lactic acid (think milk or cream.) That’s a bit of a simplification but you can get the idea.  I don’t know how many more bottles of the 2006 vintage are available but cost is approx: $29.00. There is a 2007 vintage and I am sure it is just as delicious.

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The Wining Woman
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I love Tawny Port! It’s probably because I love nuts and the more aged the Tawny, the more those nutty flavors. For my birthday, I received a bottle of Borges Roncao 20 year Tawny. That was 1 month ago and the Port.. well, it’s GONE!  Light in color, this wine was definitely not light in flavor. There was intense dried fruit characteristics with nice honey like overtones and that nuttiness I mentioned. The sweetness was balanced and the wine had a full and smooth finish that lingered for quite some time. I realize now that the age does matter on a Tawny and while a 20 year old costs more than the younger Tawnys, they are worth it. Seek out this wine and see what you think. Cost approx: $55
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Ok.. I should be writing my blog and giving  my latest wine reviews but, I am excited to share the latest review in tomorrow’s Sunday NY Times, Jan 24, 2010 – Metropolitan section. I got a sneak preview online and here’s that link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/nyregion/24dinenj.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Zita Keeley’s Wine School- classes start Mar 1, 2010

I am looking for volunteers for my upcoming television pilot ..yes.. about  wine! Filming will be for one day the last week of January or first week of February (in New Jersey!) If you are interested or know someone who is.. please email me at info@allidoiswine.com.

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Zita Keeley’s Wine School now at the Melting Pot – Hoboken

It’s no secret that I love sparkling wine! In fact, for me, a nice bubbly is all I really need. This time of year is ideal for that. Starting with Christmas morning.. the always fabulous Veuve Cliquot Brut was delicious with our brunch.Thank you Steve for bringing that gem along.  The celebration doesn’t stop there either since my  birthday comes right between Christmas and New Years. Most people think this is a bad thing but for me the bubbly just continues to flow. A very nice Charles Heidseick was just the right thing with our sushi platter. Now we move into the New Year.. Many choices are out there beyond Champagne itself. For the budget minded, a nice prosecco or Cava is perfect. I love the Zardetto Prosecco or the Riondo. Both are around $10. Segura Viudas is one of my all time favorite Cavas.. and there is also sparklers from Argentina such as Pascual Toso Brut.
If it has to be Champagne .. that is the sparkling wine specifically from the Champagne region of France it is actually a good time to buy as prices have really come down due to the bad economy,  (the good things that come from this!)  There are some excellent sparkling wines that are made in the same method as Champagne but are really excellent for the budget minded with my favorite still being the Domaine Ste Michelle Brut from Washington State. This still costs around $12.00 bottle.
Whatever you choose, take it easy, pace yourself and enjoy!
Cheers for a very Happy 2010!
The Wining Woman

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Zita Keeley’s Wine School – Dinner at the Melting Pot Tue Jan 12, 2010

While here I was expecting to get with the program of September being here meaning time to buckle down and get back to real work I have been asked by my mom to join her on a trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas. Who am I to say no? So, off I go tomorrow for some nice R&R. Actually, after the year that we have had I really feel this trip is needed. But, this time it won’t be with my wonderful husband.
When I was in my late teens, my mom and I used to make once a year long weekend trips together .. just the 2 of us. They were always so much fun and special. The last time we had time alone together was visiting Vienna, Austria, her birthplace, about 9 years ago. That is when I had my first delicious Gruner Veltliner, a wine that is one of the most versatile white wines around. Doubtful I will find any in the Bahamas. But, there is a restaurant that I have wanted to get to in the past but my dad, (may he rest in peace) never wanted to splurge. It’s part of the Graycliff estate, a 260 year old British Colonial inn. The wine cellar there is well-known with supposedly over 250,000 bottles of wine from all around the world including some of the world’s oldest vintages of Chateau Lafite and Petrus among others.  If we do make it there, it will most likely be a long day or night of exploration for me.
By the way, I will have my laptop with me and will attempt to keep posting while there so check back each day.
And, for all our Jewish friends.. a HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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The Wining Woman
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