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Wine Snobbery for Dummies, Part XV

May 1, 2014

KF
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May 1, 2014

Summer's coming (finally!). And what better way to welcome the return of warmth and sunshine than to celebrate our favorite summer wines? This Wednesday the Winos will be tasting crisp, refreshing Pinot Grigio and trading tips on making mouthwatering white Sangria. Of course, we brought in our favorite expert for this one - Kim Finnell of Osorio's Latin Fusion returns as our guest host, once again, to school us on the many creative ways to enjoy vino.nnHere's to life!

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:01 AM

Hello, Daaaahhhhhlings!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:01 AM

Greetings, Winos!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:02 AM

Who's ready for summer??? *some of us MUCH more than others, to be sure!*
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:02 AM

Yup, yup, & yup. And, while I am thankful it is not snowing, I sure am tired of these dreary, rainy days, too.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:03 AM

Bring on patios, sunshine, & SANGRIAS
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

You southern folk don't know our pain. Then again, when we have enough wine in our systems, we don't really feel it either...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:03 AM

:)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

SANGRIA!!! A most divine summertime refresher!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:04 AM

Good evening, Mr. Donaghy!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:04 AM

I have a bottle of Menage a Trois Pinot Grigio -- the back of the bottle says, "Is there any other wine that so brilliantly expresses pure sunshine?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:04 AM

fitting, yes?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:05 AM

Hello, Sean!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:05 AM

Oh my! Great statement! Plus, I almost bought that one today. But ultimately opted for the label I couldn't resist. My Pinot Grigio is called "Fancy Pants."
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:05 AM

Perfect, Jennifer! I admit, I have never had this P. Grigio before, but I am a fan of the red blend
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

It says, "When the dress code calls for fun, break out the fancy pants!" So many directions to go with that, I know...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:06 AM

Actually "tawking" from home tonight, Sean -- no fancy eats. Just Doritos & wine :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

Well, the nose is attention-getting - as is the wine charm attached to my glass. ;)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

Doritos! Give us an expert pairing on that one, Miss Kim!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:07 AM

I thought you would like that
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:07 AM

Nacho cheese, of course. I felt the cool ranch might overpower the delicate fruit notes of the wine
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:07 AM

Sean, I wish you had Fancy Pants - so you could tell me if this flavor is regular peach or white peach. lol
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:08 AM

@Kim - LOL!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:08 AM

Even a llama?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:08 AM

funny, because in my house, Doritos are a delicacy & real "treat" food :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:08 AM

bahahaha, Jenn
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:08 AM

Right? Aren't we honored???
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Molly can pair some cool ranch doritos with anything”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:09 AM

ok, y'all, let's talk SUMMER wine!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:09 AM

admittedly, a bit jealous, Sean
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

Yes, Doritos. Treat food. I, on the other hand, am enjoying my very non-descript white wine with...more white wine.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:10 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“the Limmer is back!”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:10 AM

ahhhh, the perfect pairing, Jenn
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:10 AM

Yes!!! SUMMER!!! And wine...
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:10 AM

I am not generally a white wine drinker, but I do make exceptions when the thermometer creeps up.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:10 AM

hola, Steve!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:11 AM

Okay, so...while I am admittedly a red-lover, white wine definitely has it's place, and the entire season of summer is one of them...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:11 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“ribs, potatoes and white wine, fancy at my house tonight”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:11 AM

I mean, you just can't drink heavy red all day long in the heat & humidity. And if I can't drink it all day long, well... ;)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:11 AM

My go-to summer whites are Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio. I love the crispness of both while not being bombed by sweet fruits
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:12 AM

Fruit-bomb! Um...no.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:12 AM

so very awesome, Sean
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:12 AM

Bahahahaaaa, Sean! We shall not speak of this outside Tawkers.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:12 AM

we shan't???????????
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

Guy's got a reputation to uphold, I'm sure...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

So, here we are, dreaming of the season's first patio party. Whatever shall we serve as a refreshing beverage, Miss Kim???
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:13 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“drilled a hole into my screwtop bottle tonight”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

You're my hero!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

And don't worry, Sean - neither is ours, really. lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:14 AM

SANGRIA!!!!!!!!! But there is a real trick to GOOD sangria
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:14 AM

Start with GOOD wine!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

Right. GOOD Sangria is NOT that stuff you buy in a bottle at the store. It has nothing whatever to do with Arbor Mist (pardon my language.)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“its a year of new experiences, a marathon, triathlons and wine”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:15 AM

whether you like drier, crisper, fruitier -- that should be your base. Don't use Moscato unless that is the "wine" you love.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“the reputation is not much”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:15 AM

and, ALWAYS use some liquor, too :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

I'd say yes to that, Sean...but I'd also use up a less than perfect wine, just to keep from wasting it.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:16 AM

agreed, Jenn.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

Haha! She spikes her Sangria. We learned that trick from our Dad. :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“im gonna guess starting with a good base wine”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:16 AM

You don't want to use a $20 + bottle, as you are mixing it with fruit & juice, but a decent base wine is very important.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:17 AM

Jenn, apparently it is a requirement in Mexico to spike it :) Dad had it right all along
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:17 AM

So, Kim - start with your preferred palate as a base? I.e. crisp & citrusy vs. sweet & (ripe) fruity?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:18 AM

Hey, gang - in case you weren't already aware, we have such an expert in our midst that she has actually done multiple course pairing dinners featuring a variety of Sangrias!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:18 AM

Absolutely. My perfect white sangria is: Sauv. Blanc, Chard, P.Grigio, & just a bit of Riesling for sweetness. Then I add Cointreau, some mango puree, & a splash of o.j.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

@Sean, we are both in agreement that Pinot Grigio/Sauv Blanc are equally suitable as a base. Only Moscato if you really like the sweet stuff.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

Yummmmmmm!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“ok any particular type of wine to start with ?”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:20 AM

Of course, I have made white grape & pear, mint & mango, strawberry & raspberry, melon & green apple ... use whatever you like for fruit & match the liquor/liqueur to the fruit
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

Let's address this from a "tasting" perspective for a moment. If you want to get "fancy", the fruit should compliment the flavor profile of the wine. Would you agree, Kim?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:20 AM

Sean, that is the loose base recipe for the restaurant's white sangria, which is currently on hiatus. we will be running "featured" sangrias once June hits
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:21 AM

I absolutely agree, Jenn
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“wow that's precise, I think there should be a trademark symbol behind that recipe”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:21 AM

I just cannot get behind frozen fruit. sorry --the texture is never right
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:22 AM

btw, mmmmmmmMenage a Trois Pinot Grigio. It is pretty darn tasty for a $10 price tag :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“mmmmmmmmango”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

So, while juicy, tropical fruits certainly make a deliciously exotic Sangria, sometimes a simple addition of citrus or berries can be equally delightful - especially for an afternoon sipping with friends in the backyard.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

Good to know! Hmmm...a Menage a Trois for just 10 bucks. Man, my sister knows how to pick 'em!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:22 AM

absolutely. and don't be afraid to add "unusual" ingredients like basil or mint. why not????
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:23 AM

:) Jenn
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:23 AM

Basil is like summertime in a glass. I'd add it to everything. And, yes, Sean - ALWAYS fresh ingredients. That element alone makes ALL the difference!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:23 AM

oh, yeah -- I forgot that I always top of the drink with Sierra Mist
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:24 AM

I add that when the drink is poured -- not in the pitcher
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:24 AM

Tiny bubbles! Perfect!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:24 AM

effervescence!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:24 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I assume fresh not frozen fruit”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:24 AM

Effervescent. Just wanted to say that word.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:24 AM

Lol. Great minds.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

So, Kim - Master of the Almighty Sangria - tell us your all-time favorite recipe!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:25 AM

The awesome thing is that Sangria seems to be the new answer to the "spritzer", which I just cannot take seriously
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:25 AM

my all time fav. is a red sangria -- is that permissible?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

A worthy replacement. Whatever it takes to get people to stop ordering Spritzers...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:26 AM

But of course! But then we're gonna want you to follow up with a white. :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:27 AM

Plum & Blackberries with Kahlua. For wines, I used Syrah, a Cali Cab, & Carmenere. I also used some Pomegranate juice (just a little). Wow, sooooo good, albeit desserty (we paired it with an ancho chocolate brownie)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:27 AM

Nah, Sean - she's waaaay too professional for that. We just have a "special" way that we say "spritzer" which makes the point clear to all within hearing range. lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:27 AM

umm, Sean, I refuse to carry White Zin & if someone orders a Spritzer, I say it back to them in a high-pitched, obnoxious voice
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

OOOOHHHHH!!! I remember that one. Absolute decadence in a glass!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:28 AM

yup, Jenn. You know exactly the tone it is said in.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I can see Kim taking an order and wanting to slap someone ordering a spritzer and a white zin”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

She does. No lie. It's fabulous! lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:29 AM

For white Sangria, I think my favorite was a Kiwi White Grape with a bit of brandy & pineapple juice. I used Riesling, Sauv. Blanc, & Pinot Grigio. Admittedly on the sweet side for me, but it was amazing.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

I was at a post-New Year's party (thanks, Pam!) with white sangria that consisted of Pinot Grigio with fresh cranberries & sage sprigs. So delightful - and amazing presentation!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:30 AM

just a SPLASH of pineapple juice, though. That stuff will take over in a heartbeat
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

Pineapples taking over the world!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:30 AM

I LOVE THE SAGE IDEA. I bet that was absolutely amazing!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:30 AM

wow ... I might steal that idea. I am absolutely intrigued!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

Actually, I meant rosemary. But I have sage on the brain because I think it would be amazing & have to try!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:31 AM

I bet rosemary would have a place here somewhere
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:31 AM

funny -- great minds
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

And on that note, Sangria is usually associated with ripe fruits & general sweetness - but let's thing outside the crisper drawer for a sec...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

Fresh herbs.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:32 AM

Sean -- as long as it is not Malibu & pineapple -- you'll get the same treatment as if you ordered a Spritzer
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:32 AM

I have to say, that is a very hot trend right now. While I am not one to follow a trend for trends sake, I love that it is catching on.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:33 AM

no, you are saved
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:33 AM

Re: Trends - are you responding to the fresh herbs? Or to Sean with his love of malibu rum?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:33 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Alright I'm in on that, anything with pineapple juice and Im hooked”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:33 AM

Why is the rum always gone???
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:33 AM

fresh herbs -- I am not touching the Malibu
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:34 AM

side note -- try a Mojito with Limoncello & Basil instead of Rum & Mint -- HEAVEN!!!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:34 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“nah I take my rum with grapefruit juice, slap may be cming”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:34 AM

that is courtesy of my bro-in-law, Edgar
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:34 AM

I was about to say that my Fancy Pants wine is terrible, but then I realized it's probably perfect for Sangria. It can't decide if it's citrus or sweet - it's both.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:34 AM

Um...YUMMMMM!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:35 AM

Menage a Trois is not very sweet -- nicely crisp & fruity, though. I really like it
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

Leaving that one alone - out of respect for your reservedness & all. :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:36 AM

awesome. where are we at with Llama wine?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:36 AM

Reservedness???????????????????? was that comment for me?????????????????
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

Haha, Sean! I thought it was terrible, but HAD to have it just to take the pic for Miss Molly. (Naturally, I drank it anyway...)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

@Kim, hehe. :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I actually ordered some of that Girl go lightly wine for the other host, ridiculously cheap from a store in Fla, not too bad a Chardonay”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:37 AM

I want to drink this winery every time just to see if you can self-sensor, Jenn
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

So, I think we should plan an online "garden party" for one event this summer. We can attend the Tawk en-masse, each party with their own, original white sangria being served. Thoughts?
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:38 AM

what is your fav. Chard, Sean? I struggle with Chardonnays. Some I really like, but it is generally not my type of wine
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“two wineries, Argentina and North Carolina, gotta find someone to ship the NC stuff”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:38 AM

I think that would be AWESOME
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

Lol, Kim - I'm doing pretty well, I think! :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:39 AM

Yes, Jenn. I am proud of you
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

And, Kim - this has just inspired me. I want a vat-o-sangria (no..not a WOP) at my wedding this summer. Let's work on that. :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“shows what the hell I know, but give me a Chardonay and I'm usually set”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:40 AM

I agree, Sean. That is one I carry & endorse. I have also fallen madly in love with Luminous.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“one of these tawks needs to be a group skype”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:40 AM

Sangria -- how classy folk WOP
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

Yes, that's a good one, Sean. Too good to be converted to Sangria. lol
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

LMAO! I <3 you!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:41 AM

can't wait for this wedding :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“I really liked the La Crema Chardonnay, so buttery smooth”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:42 AM

ok, I have not had Avalon Cab, but am IN LOVE with ATALON Cab -- I get excited when the first is mentioned, only to realize I am thinking of the other :(
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

But I digress - the fact of the matter is, people, that whatever you like (fruit-wise) can be converted into a most delectable Sangria. Don't let yourself be restricted by, well, anything. Do you think the flavors are going to go together?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

Then they probably will. And you can taste as you go - just like cooking. Follow your culinary bliss...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

I have not had the latter, Kim, but am in love with the former. Absolutely delightful (introduced by Miss Molly, of course).
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:44 AM

as always, I preach the "drink what you like" mentality. Get creative. The worst that can happen is it is grody & you dump it before anyone is any wiser -- or, better yet, you save it for the "second" batch after the first is consumed. :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:44 AM

I will find it, but I'm telling ya -- wowzers on the Atalon
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

Instigator. Welcome! ;)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:45 AM

Kim, how long do you let your fruit "marinate" in the wine before you feel like it's ready to serve?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:45 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“Id \make a sangria with the Avalon Cab just to drive the other host nuts”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:46 AM

Ideally, 48 hours. When I don't have that long, I give it a good squeeze when I put it in. If you have very little time, puree it. Just give it a good stir before service. AND PEEL THE FRUIT (Edgar made that mistake once -- texture is not good)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:46 AM

no one wants to chew their sangria
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

AND you can DO STUFF with Sangria! Kim - wanna tell 'em about your Sangriarita?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

FYI - It is taking ALL my self restraint not to turn you last comment into something inappropriate. lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:48 AM

oh, holy hell. My go-to, favorite margarita. All of the regular Margarita goings on, but cut the mix in half & top with red sangria. YUMMMMMMMMM!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

Not true - I like my leftover fruit in the bottom. Yay, alcohol-soaked fruit!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:49 AM

Don't mix it -- leave it layered & it looks as cool as it tastes.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

All this love from a man who doesn't even really like wine!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

Yes...about the coolest looking cocktail EVER.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:50 AM

Jenn - did I make you try the fruit that had been soaking in our infused Vodka all summer? oh, my
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

And...super yummers! Best of both worlds - tequila + wine = true love (but only when mixed correctly).
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“lol, I love you two”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

good thing, Steve, as I will be making a crap-ton of it for your gettin' hitched-ness
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

NO! You probably thought about it, then came to your senses. lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

it was really brutal
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

Again - WOP for classy folk. lol
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:51 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“an alcoholic fruit salad”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:52 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

“but I love wop”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:52 AM

@ Sean, lol! "Alcoholic fruit salad." Healthy AND fun!!!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:52 AM

too funny
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:53 AM

hey, JD!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

Woohoo! Hey, JD - we were just tawking about how you & Steve could compliment your beer with accents of fruit!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:54 AM

squeeze in an orange & call it healthy
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:54 AM

we have spoken heavily of Sangria :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:55 AM

and, now it is the WOP for fancy people being served at the wedding :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

I would like to say this, Winos - follow your bliss. If you want to follow a recipe & try something new, then, by all means, do so. If you want to take the reigns & sniff & taste the wine in question - let it lead you to the perfect mix of fruits &
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:56 AM

herbs & create something totally unique, then absolutely do that.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:56 AM

I love experimentation
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:56 AM

Either way, deliciousness is sure to ensue. Just don't limit yourselves.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:56 AM

DEFINITELY JENNIFER, SEAN
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:56 AM

Challenge accepted, JD
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

WOP for classy folk. Forevermore.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

“might I ask which is the more senior sister, I would never use term elder”

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

LOL, SEAN! We're usually compared on a level of maturity - a battle which my sister always wins.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:58 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“I don't know that I have ever had a truly good sangria”

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Kimberly Finnell · 1:58 AM

for the most part, I think Sangrias suck -- most are syrupy fruit bombs that are just nasty. I have set out to change that opinion & make it a serious drink!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

Wah-wah-wahhhh...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

Our time is coming to an end, Winos. :(
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:58 AM

Sangria, like an amazing Bloody Mary, is a true art form.
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:59 AM

nooooooooooooo
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

Quick! What shall we learn next week?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

True, Kim - Sangria & Bloody Mary's - go big or go home!
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Kimberly Finnell · 1:59 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“Glad you could read between the lines there, Kim!!”

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Jennifer Finnell · 2:00 AM

Somebody better speak up! Or it's gonna be ALL EDUCATIONAL! I swear...I'll do it!
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:00 AM

Carmenere? have you done that?
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:00 AM

I love to plug Carm.
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“I have a list of drinks I want to...taste”

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Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

As far as I know, Miss Molly will be back next week. What sort of mischievous trick could we pull?
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:01 AM

the secret is Liborio's homemade Cajun seasoning :)
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

“Who will be the hosts next week?”

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Kimberly Finnell · 2:01 AM

what does she hate?
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Kimberly Finnell · 2:01 AM

yeah, me too
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Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

llamas. Or, wait...does she love llamas? Sean???
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

yeah...we're not doing the sweet wine thing again. I have to drink it too, ya know?
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:02 AM

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“I NEED a good bloody recipe”

KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:02 AM

ummm, old vine zin vs regular zin?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

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“great tawk...very interesting !”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

Agreed. Also can't follow you on that tangeant, Sean. lol
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:02 AM

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“sweet wines”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

MOTHER'S DAY!
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:03 AM

or malbec vs zin? as malbec has taken over the market share of zin
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

Mimosa alternatives?
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:03 AM

ewww -- if we are honoring our mother we will have to drink Mogen david
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:03 AM

Mimosa alternatives is GREAT ---
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:03 AM

love it
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

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“and bad grammar”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

Not our mother, specifically. All mothers. lol
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

Plus, we'll teach her something (God bless her!) :)
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:04 AM

I've got a great something for that -- you'll all be surprised by it :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

Mother's day mimosa alternatives + awesome wine gifts for mom. How does that sound?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

Of course you do! :)
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:05 AM

perfect, Jenn
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:06 AM

nope, not a better word :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:06 AM

Okay, gang - next week, we're tawking "Mom". Great gifts, great ways to make Mom feel special - cuz she totally deserves it!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:06 AM

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“she has an unusual attraction to llamas”

KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:07 AM

perfect. g'night, all!
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:07 AM

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“maybe affection word have been a better word”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:07 AM

Afterall, she raised us. Gotta be a patient and understanding woman, regardless...
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:08 AM

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“screw it we'll start the bestiality rumor, serves her right for not showing up”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:08 AM

THANK YOU, BOYS & GIRLS! Man, I love you people. One last toast - HERE'S TO LIFE!!! Night, all!!!
KF

Kimberly Finnell · 2:08 AM

goodnight, Gracie. Salud!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:08 AM

Good night, John Boy.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:09 AM

Good night, Gracie. :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:11 AM

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“good night Mary Ellen”

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:11 AM

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“good night Sean Bob”