I’ve been told that this blog post — which is really a book review — is going to tick some people off. I honestly hope not. But if so, so be it …. The Sword of the Lord is a romantic tale of adventure written by Joseph Hocking over 100-years ago. I bought my copy [...]
Archive for August, 2011
The Sword of the Lord, by Joseph Hocking
Posted: 30th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Book Reviews, Random ThoughtsTags: anti-catholicism in America, Martin Luther, Reformation
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Why do you love wine so much?
Posted: 26th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Wine ReviewsTags: discovery of wine, joy of wine, marriage at cana
Why do I love wine so much? There are a lot of reasons. – It tastes great! And with the right food it’s incredible. Finding the right food and wine pairing can be sensory nirvana. Okay, so that’s a bit over the top. But it’s a great moment. – Every wine is different. Opening a [...]
When is your wine ready to drink?
Posted: 25th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Wine ReviewsTags: aging wines, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, wine storage
Let’s be clear about aging wine: you don’t have to. Any wine can be enjoyed when you buy it. The reason the winemaker bottled it is because he thought it was ready. But wine can last a long time in the right conditions, and it can definitely improve with age. It can turn into a [...]
Where do you buy your wine?
Posted: 24th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Wine ReviewsTags: BevMo, online wine shopping, wine shopping
I’m often asked, “Where do you buy your wine?” My local wine shop is the first place that I go. The people at The Wine Steward in Pleasanton have learned what D’Aun and I like, which makes the shopping that much easier. Great selection, reasonable prices, and very knowledgable staff. I like BevMo for the bargains, [...]
Who Makes Great Wine?
Posted: 22nd August 2011 by Roy Goble in Wine ReviewsTags: Caymus, de sante wine, mi sueno wine, tofanelli
This week I’m going to share five posts on wine, following a simple “who, what, where, when and why” format. I’m certainly not an expert on wine, but I do know enough to post an opinion or two. So hopefully you’ll enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it! The first question is, “Who [...]
It Happened in Montana
Posted: 17th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Book Reviews, FamilyTags: Fly Fishing, James A. Crutchfield, Montana
My mom gave me the book It Happened in Montana by James A. Crutchfield, and it’s an appropriate title for the time I spent in Montana last week. Seems like we did a little of everything to enjoy the beautiful area where my brother and sister-in-law live. Thought I’d pass along a few photos, as [...]
Driving home from school in a Rolls Royce
Posted: 16th August 2011 by Roy Goble in Apocryphal, Family, Junkyard Management, Random ThoughtsSo this is a fun story. I grew up in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, about three blocks from Booksin Elementary School. Every day I walked a few houses down to my friend Greg Boydston’s home, then we walked together to school. Greg and I were best friends from Kindergarten on, sharing laughs [...]