It’s finally here! Celebrities drink wine, just like ‘US’: Sara Rue edition
We said we were taking a break from blogging, but then we got the chance to sit down with our good friend Sara Rue this afternoon and talk to her about wine. We asked her a few (okay, more like a dozen-ish) questions and she answered them. And now, we’re sharing her drinking habits with the world, something we’re sure her publicist will be thrilled with.
So, without further ado, the inaugural edition of ‘Celebrities drink wine, just like ‘US’ starring Sara Rue! Woo hoo!
Note, our questions are in bold, her answers are not.
Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling or Fortified?
Yes please! All of the above.
Level of wine experience: novice, enthusiastic and eager to learn, total wine-geek, wine-snob/collector
Novice with an experienced palate. Which means, I drink wine frequently but don’t know much about it…
Favorite grape variety/type of wine or what you’ve been drinking lately?
Favorite wine or winery? Least favorite?
Paige 23 Syrah is my favorite all time wine. The Turning Leaf brand is crappy. And of all the wines out there, Chardonnay is the one I’ll turn down.
Favorite brick and mortar wine shop (we know what your favorite online store is!)?
Larchmont Wine & Spirits in LA because they have the Paige 23 Syrah and good caviar too.
A glass, a bottle or a case a week (or, the “will we be seeing you at Promises any time soon” question)?
I’m thinking about getting a room at Promises but that’s purely for networking purposes. As for drinking habits, a bottle or two a week.
Favorite restaurant/wine list?
I really like the Sommelier at JAR as well as their wine list. The Sommelier there is really helpful and he’s not pretentious or snobby.
(ed. note: JAR is in Los Angeles, and they have been known to feature the Paige 23 on their menu)
Best food/wine combo you’ve had? Worst?
My favorite food and wine combo is an assortment of cheese (such as Stilton) with cranberries or blueberries, incredible olive bread and a really nice Syrah. Fruit, nuts, dates, cheese, wine. You can’t beat that.
I did just have something that should not be drunk by anybody. What was it? I’ll let you know when I remember.
Have you traveled to any wine regions? Where would you like to visit next?
I spent about a week in Napa a few years ago and I had a great time. I’d love to tell you what my favorite place was but I don’t remember because I was drunk by 10AM each morning. I’ve done some wine tasting in Provence, Tuscany, and Umbria. My favorite was in Provence. The scenery was beautiful. I seem to like Australian wines so I think I’d like to go there and check it out first hand.
Any amusing or embarrassing wine-related anecdotes?
They’re all embarrassing to me and amusing to others…once I was wearing a silver metallic dress at a Golden Globes party and I spilled red wine all over it.
Did you have a change of clothes?
No, I just went home.
Anything unrelated to these questions you feel like adding…
Not only is wine my favorite thing to drink when I’m drinking, but it makes the best gift, great for housewarmings and such. It’s very dependable, like a good friend — even if it gets you in trouble once in a while!
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2007 Scholium Project Naucratis Verdelho
Abe Schoener strikes again, this time with a great Verdelho at a slightly lower price-point than the Gemella. This is 100% tank-fermented and a very dry, mineral-laden wine. This is one of the reasons why Schoener is earning status as a winemaker as a cult winemaker. It delivers. $28 for Scholium goodness.
2007 Skylark Cellars Alondra Chardonnay
I admit, I really don’t dig Chardonnay, so you don’t see many around these parts. I do, however, love this one. Not surpisingly, it’s unoaked. $18 of un-oaked, un-malo’ed goodness!
2007 La Fenetre “A Coté” Red Blend, Santa Barbara County from Timeless Palate Wines
This is astoundingly good for the money. It’s 60% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, and 40% Merlot from the Bien Nacido Vineyard. The winemaker, Josh Klapper, is a mere 29 years old and one to watch. This is red, juicy and lush but not over the top. $18 and worth every penny.
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Wine Store Design Continued: More Racks and Lights and Stuff:
Just a couple of images for the now…
Some of the single-depth racks, assembled (thanks again to Tim Krablin of Modern Cellar for the photo)…
And the interior of one of the lampshades, of which there will be 48, in three different shades of blue-ish purple. Keep in mind this is 36″ in diameter — as in three feet (the exterior is aluminum, non-powdercoated. I’ll let your imagination do the work).
Maybe one day I’ll post about the wines I’ve been tasting and stocking, and actually try to sell you something…which would possibly help me pay for all these neat things…ummmm, maybe next week…
Wine Store Design Continued: More Racks and Lights and Stuff
Wine Store Design Part 4: Wine Rack Construction
Wine Store Design Part 3: Urinal Defense Fund
wine jargon
Frizzante
From Wikipedia: Frizzante is an Italian wine term term for semi-sparkling wine (as opposed to Spumante, which is generally used for fully sparkling wines). Frizzante wines generally owe their bubbles to a partial secondary fermentation in tank. You might notice a light fizz or tingly sensation on the tongue with a Frizzante wine, compared to the more carbonated sensation that more fully sparkling wines yield.
Scorekage
Okay, so we made up this word yesterday after a great restaurant experience. We brought a bottle of wine with us, expecting to pay a corkage fee. But the restaurant either forgot to charge us the $15, or decided to be nice to us. We scored! Hence, “scorekage” has entered our lexicon. This can also refer to BYO friendly restaurants that don’t charge for corkage under any circumstances.
grapewise
I recently stopped by Venokado, a new-ish shop in LA. I bought a Lirac imported by Kermit Lynch, and it was yummers. Last night I had the pleasure of spending some time with one of its owners, Susan Brink.
Fabulous & Frugal!
Our friends launched a new site and domaine547 is a featured wine columnist in their premiere edition! Go check out Fabulous & Frugal for some fantastic lifestyle tips for living the good life during what, for most of us, is an economically challenging time. There’s much more than wine there, and we’re thrilled to be a small part of the start of what will surely be a successful venture. Congrats to Brandi & Steph for their achievement!
Go to Venokado please!
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