The Invitation:
Methinks I am tardy in Mailing.
Please join us for a Magnificant Magical evening of Mood
Management. Methinks it will be Metempirical. And
the wine will not be Maderization.
The Response(s):
The Mealeys will Meet the Medley of Members at Mike's and Miss Becky's Mansion.
Karen's Mother, Mr. Don, and My Miss Kara will Magically appear with Me.
Memorably
yours, Mr. Mealey
The McDonalds
will Mosey over to the Vortherms Maison to enjoy More Merriment on a Memorable night.
The McBees will Most Majestically Meet you at
the Mansion entrance (Most likely My Mini Me).
Wine #1: Murphy-Goode
2010 Liar’s Dice Zinfandel Sonoma $19.99
Tasting comments:
Bob “Smells
like dirt”
Jessica “It
does have an earthy smell”
Bob “Rich
and full. Marvelous.”
Sean “Tastes
good after the spicy cheese”
Don “Leaves
a nice taste in the back of your throat”
Elizabeth “A
rich, earthy taste”
Becky “It
has a dry finish”
Caroline “Not
as well as some”
Mike “I like
the smell and taste”
Elizabeth “I
like the spiciness”
Don “Has a little
pepper in it”
WINE #1 SCORING:
Bob
8, Karen 7.5, Mike 7.5, Becky 8, Andy 7.5, Elizabeth 7.5, Jessica 8, Sean 8, Kara
8, Don 8.5, Caroline 4
Wine #2: Michael Pozzan 2010 Napa Valley Merlot $17.99
Tasting comments:
Elizabeth “I
really like this one”
Caroline “Much
better than the first one. Smooth. Goes all together.”
Karen “Dry”
Elizabeth “I’m
coming over to the dry side”
Becky “The
taste isn’t quite as full as the first wine”
Kara “Weaker.
But good.”
Don “Doesn’t
have the bite like the first one. A little flat.”
Jess “Dryer
than the first one”
WINE
#2 SCORING
Bob
7, Karen 8, Mike 7, Becky 7.5, Andy 7, Elizabeth 8.5, Jessica 7.5, Sean 8, Kara
7.5, Don 6.5, Caroline 8
Wine #3: Max Family Cuvee Napa Valley Red 2011 Private
Reserve $27.99
Tasting comments:
Karen “Light
color”
Bob “Rubyish
red. Not a Pinot. A Rojo.”
Becky “Has a
nice spice to it”
Elizabeth “I
like it, but I liked the second one better”
Sean “A must
have”
Andy “Medium
good”
Elizabeth “Great
merit”
Don “A good
before dinner wine”
Elizabeth “Mellow”
Kara “I
agree with that”
Bob “Majestic”
Mike “Mouthful”
Sean “I’m
going to bring a dictionary next time”
Sean “It’s
good”
Elizabeth “Not
quite as magical as the first one”
Bob “Myth”
Andy “You’re
mistaken”
Becky “Now I
can put the rankings in”
Bob “Sure
you don’t want more?”
Becky “Has spice
to it. A thin finish.”
Becky “The
first one had my vanilla. That’s why it was my favorite.”
WINE
#3 SCORING
Bob 7, Karen 7.5, Mike 7, Becky 7, Andy 7, Elizabeth 7.5, Jessica 7.5,
Sean 8, Kara 7, Don 7, Caroline 7.5 
