The Importance of Being Earnest

We are finally OPEN.  

So come one and all and enjoy the simple pleasures of great food and great drink in our relaxed setting.  We have attempted to break down some of the foibles and hypocrisy of the wine world at large in our effort to let the true enjoyment of wine shine through.  

Nothing is more earnest than a plate of crispy pork belly and a glass of rich, lush and spicy Barrel 27 Syrah on a blustery fall day.  Such simple and assured flavors are undeniably delicious and spread contentment from the stomach to the face in a soulful smile.  Earnest indeed.

We opened our doors on Saturday of last week.  We were very pleased to have a full restaurant all evening.  We will be open tonight Wednesday 11/26 from 4pm until 9pm or later if need be. Starting tomorrow we will be open for lunch everyday at 11:30am except Mondays when we will be closed.  Please come by and have a glass and something to eat.  

We hope to see you soon.

The WK.

Funny Monkey Videos and Sparkling Wine

The thing about most any monkey video and most any sparkling wine is they make you smile and laugh a little on the inside.  Both can add a little something fun and/or delightful to any and all occasions.  As a matter fact you don't need an occasion for either.  Just the right frame of mind, access to youtube.com and/or an icy cold bottle.  

Another thing about monkey videos and sparkling wine is that they sometimes need clarification.  For instance "monkey video" can many times be used when referring to a video that actually consists of orangutan doing a magic trick.  While both monkeys and orangutans are part of the primate family they are distinctly two different fun loving knuckle walkers. 

In much the same vane, while all Champagne is by definition a sparkling wine, not all sparkling wine is necessarily Champagne. Semantics some say.  I say if you are enjoying a video of a primate of some type ridding a bike and/or a sparkling wine that just so happens to be made within the designated region of Champagne France (Thus earning it the name "Champagne."), enjoyment should be the key.  Though it is nice to give the right performer credit.  

Sparkling wine and a video of an orangutan pushing another orangutan over, a pairing for the ages.

Wash Your Hands

Sometimes you need a little extra time to give your hands a good scrub, splash some water on your face and look into the mirror and think today is the day that I will create my own opportunity.  I find it best to do this after coming in from walking the dogs or grabbing the paper first thing in the morning.  Sometimes it is even good to do at a time when you might not feeling you have time because things are moving so fast in the middle of your day.    

We are moving ever closer to throwing our doors open and providing two and a fake sinks in Downtown Leesburg where people can gather their thoughts and scrub their hands.  We hope people enjoy our hospitality, atmosphere, wine and food and take advantage of our gratis soap and water and mirror.

Sparkling wines are the sinks and soap of the wine world.  The tiny bubbles and crispness of most sparkling wines scrub your tongue and make it ready to go about another sip or bite of food.  The effervescent nature of sparkling wine can also lead to self introspection similar to looking at yourself in the mirror.  Go fourth, wash your hands and drink a glass of sparkling wine.  Your immune system, tongue and self awareness will thank you.