Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not.

Mark my words, there will be an investigation of this organization that will reveal that a very large chunk of the donations they take in are for the purpose of "awareness". This huge tent known as "awareness" will cover things like big parties, travel expenses, elevated salaries, PACs, and other wasting of your heartfelt donations. If you thought that donating to this organization (or the American Cancer Society for that matter) would help lead to a cure for cancer you were mislead.

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Decant this and it will open up like a blooming flower

I was fortunate enough to share a bottle of 2006 Viader "Dare" Cabernet Franc this evening. When I saw it on the wine list I had to have it. I immediately thought of how I could convince the table of mostly white wine drinkers that we should get this bottle. I was quickly encouraged by an associate who wanted to drink red to order it. To hell with the rest I knew what I was doing.

When the waiter brought the bottle to me and poured a sample I was so enamored by the nose of cigar box, dark berry and cherry, tobacco and pimento that I almost didn't want to taste it for fear the palate might spoil the beauty of the bouquet. Fear not I said to myself I knew this wine would be amazing and right out the bottle it was a delight. Blueberry and spice, a bit of smoke and soft round tannic structure. Wow.

I asked the server to decant it as I said those legendary words "Decant this and it will open up like a blooming flower". Remember this line. Chant this line. Follow this instructions and that Cabernet Franc will blow your mind.

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When I think of a great Riesling I usually think of Germany. It think of the region of Mosel. I think of a delicate balance of sweet and acid. Well chilled so that each taste as the wine metamorphoses its way to room temperature provides different flavors. A great wine, a great Riesling, should hit you with a bit of honey, sweet apple and meyer lemon. Though somewhat aromatic it should not attack your nostrils with flowers if but a wiff of petrol. Expressing peach, pear, orange in the middle and when the glass having warmed reaches room temp produces a white pepper and orange zest. Yes these are the characteristics of a great wine.

I have tasted a number Rieslings, I have learned what I like, and I like Zach Bergweiler-Prum Erben 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese. That was a mouthful but oh how your mouth will thank you when you drink this amazing wine. Best of all I found this at Costco for $18!

I would pair this wine with spicy dishes or those that emphasize leafy green veggies. I have even heard talk of pairing such a wine with Taco Bell (but you didn't hear that here).