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A NEW PINOT & FRIEND I recently conducted a private wine tasting which allowed me to meet some really cool people, eat a fair helping of charcuterie, and share some delicious bottles of wine with them. The evening was fantastic and after some discussion about Pinot Noir with my new friend, Kristin, she gifted me a super cool bottle which I’ve not had – shocking, I know. I could not wait to open this. Mueller Pinot Noir “Emily’s Cuvee”, 2013 is a stunning expression of what Russian River Valley can do with Pinot Noir. Named “Emily” because the fruit arrived the same day their daughter, Emily, was born in 1994 (their first vintage). Wine Spectator rated it 90 points but I’d give it a bit more. I was lucky to have experienced this as only 434 cases were made. This had supple aromas of bing cherry, black cherry, orange marmalade (which was totally cool!), vanilla extract, and some earthiness. The flavors were complex with cherries, blueberries, and strawberries. Oak had some presence, as if you knew it is there, hanging out, but it was not overbearing at all. This Pinot had a TON going on and evolved wonderfully over time in the glass. I really appreciate and enjoy the fact that I get to work in the wine industry. Not only is it my passion, but it provides an opportunity to learn something new each day. Even more than that, I LOVE the fact that I get to meet people and gain new experiences. Wine is delicious on its own, but it is even more delectable and often more memorable when shared with friends. Sláinte! ABOUT THE WRITER Eric McMillan, The Chicago Wino, is your source for lighthearted reviews of wine. thechicagowino.com also features links to fun tools like wine/food pairing, ideal serving temperatures, and "must try" bottles! Visit thechicagowino.com for a simple look at some complex flavors. "Like" Eric on Facebook–The Chicago Wino THE CHICAGO WINO WILL APPEAR IN EACH MONTHLY EARLY EDITION OF GLANCER MAGAZINE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY SO YOU DON’T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE #GlancerMagazine #TheChicagoWino #DiningCabaret #FoodKitchen #FeaturedBlog #May12017

THE CHICAGO WINO | May 2017

A NEW PINOT & FRIEND I recently conducted a private wine tasting which allowed me to meet some really cool people, eat a fair helping of...

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SARAH BARTHEL OF ST. CHARLES House of Silence St. Charles resident, Sarah Barthel is a stay-at-home mom to two lovely girls, Lucille (6) and Ruby (2). She and her husband, Clark, share many fun activities with the girls such as science experiments, visiting parks, and making mud puddles, but when Sarah has her time alone, you will find her working hard writing her next book. Sarah’s current novel is set in 1875 at the Bellevue Sanitarium in Batavia, famous for housing Mary Todd Lincoln as a patient ten years after the assassination of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the Sanitarium still stands as a historic building and apartment complex. “When we moved to St. Charles, we had looked at some houses in Batavia, and our realtor told me about Mary Lincoln’s stay at Bellevue,” says Sarah. “I found the story fascinating, and I loved that it was part of my backyard’s history.” A book idea began to weave in and out of her head and formulated into House of Silence. It is a story of a woman, Isabelle, who witnesses her fiancé committing a murder. When no one would believe the atrocity, and facing marriage, she pretends to be insane and is committed to Bellevue. Although using the institute as a sanctuary, Isabelle knows she will never be safe unless she can prove her fiancé’s guilt. She conspires with Mary Todd Lincoln, a fellow patient, for assistance. The two women lean on each other to discover new lives of their own. “The story,” comments Sarah, “gave me a lot of freedom in what I wanted to say about women at that time and how things have and have not changed.” House of Silence was published through Kensington Press this year. They came back to Sarah with a two-book deal, and she is currently working on that second book, Ziegfield Girls. House of Silence can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. –Mindy Kyle KNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR? Introduce us at editorial@glancermagazine.com #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #LiteraryLocals #MindyKyle #GlenEllyn #April2017 #LocalWomen

LITERARY LOCAL | Sarah Barthel of St. Charles

SARAH BARTHEL OF ST. CHARLES House of Silence St. Charles resident, Sarah Barthel is a stay-at-home mom to two lovely girls, Lucille...

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TRAVELING THE GLOBE WITH LOCATIONS WINE Dave Phinney, a visionary winemaker, was having a conversation with a friend at an airport in France in 2010. He was talking about how interesting and fun it would be to make wine without the strict regional regulations that France has. As he was parting ways with his friend he noticed that iconic black and white “F” sticker on the bumper of a taxi cab and then he had an epiphany. What if he made wines from all over the world that pays homage to the country, while being creative with blending and/or how it’s done? “Locations Wine” was soon born. Dave Phinney developed a team of some of the best people and years later developed many different regional wines that are not only affordable but delicious! Tasting through Locations is a fun way to explore regions from around the world. I’ve had several of these wines but recently opened up 3 of them which reminded me why I love them so much! F5 – French Rosé Wine: Sourced from the south of France and is 100% Grenache. The wine opened up with aromas of floral notes, stone fruit, and sour cherry. Upon tasting there is this alluring creaminess about it with notes of peaches, cantaloupe, watermelon and some balanced minerality. It was light and refreshing and perfect for the day I was tasting it on. Additionally, I enjoyed their “I – Italian Red Wine”, and “P4 – Portuguese Red Wine”, both of which were interesting blends and tasty. So if you don’t have your passport ready for your trip around the world just yet, have some fun with these location wines that Dave has elegantly put together for around $20 a bottle. Sláinte! ABOUT THE WRITER  Eric McMillan, The Chicago Wino, is your source for lighthearted reviews of wine. thechicagowino.com also features links to fun tools like wine/food pairing, ideal serving temperatures, and "must try" bottles! Visit thechicagowino.com for a simple look at some complex flavors. "Like" Eric on Facebook–The Chicago Wino #GlancerMagazine #TheChicagoWino #DiningCabaret #FoodKitchen #FeaturedBlog #April2017

THE CHICAGO WINO | April 2017

TRAVELING THE GLOBE WITH LOCATIONS WINE Dave Phinney, a visionary winemaker, was having a conversation with a friend at an airport in...

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