summer 2006, part 1

The wines that we've drank this summer. From left to right:

• Robert Mondavi, 2004 cabernet sauvignon
  
• Cathedral Ridge, 2003 cabernet sauvignon
  
• Bogle, 2004 merlot
  
• Folie a Deux, 2004 Menage a Trois
  
• 2004 Wrongo Dongo
• Cathedral Ridge, 2004 pinot gris
• Moselland, Lighthouse Series riesling qualitatswein
• Beringer, 2004 white zinfandel
• Duplin, Hatteras Red sweet muscadine wine
• Fonseca, Bin No. 27 port
• Yago, sangria
  

My mother bought most of them for me from Costco. Except for the port, all these wines were sub-$10.

Being college student and constantly moving, there's strong incentive to not start collecting wine. In fact, I hope to never become a discerning connoisseur; that can get expensive! Nonetheless, I'm a strong proponent of the idea that knowledge increases enjoyment, whether it's sports, food and drink, or engineering. Therefore, starting with these eleven wines, I hope to chronicle my interest and learning of all things gastronomical.

In addition to posts on inebriating substances, we can look forward such riveting topics as:

• B.M. Goodness - I purchased a Breadman TR-4000 from woot.com. It is extremely full-featured and has made some delicious bread. The bread machine goodness will be ongoing.
• Cooking at College - In addition to the bread, I cook semi-regularly. These are almost always very simple dishes. If I use a recipe, it is typically very basic, and then modified to be even simpler. What can I say? I'm a lazy cook.
  
• Advanced Theoretical Zymurgy - Professor Allen Downey is hosting a co-curricular on brewing beer. He is truly an inspiring professor.