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December 30, 2010

The Blog Moves Slowly

So, I finally made the transition from my personal website to the hosting services here at Blogger.com (aka Blogspot). I hesitated to make the switch, because I knew it was going to be quite a project. The template for the site was broken along with the links to many images, etc. Quite a pain. But now everything is up and running properly I think. Well, except the Google Search window. I have tried everything I can to make it functional, and it's still broken.

Why was all this necessary you ask? Because Blogger decided to no longer support FTP site updating. I don't blame them. I fully understand the reasoning behind the move. As blogs were getting bigger and bigger, they have steadily been forced to FTP massive amounts of data every time an individual would make a post. That is too much to ask of anyone. I will miss hosting the blog on my personal site, and I'm not too keen on having the blogspot.com nomenclature in the blog's new address, but c'est la vie.

At least now I can focus on renewing my effort towards updating the blog on a semi-regular basis. Before I made the move, Blogger was not allowing me to make any posts. I look forward to your comments as usual.

Happy Holidays!

Sean.

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At December 30, 2010 at 6:21 PM , Blogger psydr said...

Oh, the Google ads seem to be broken as well, but I don't think too many of my readers will be terribly upset about that. In fact, I'm considering removing them completely. These things are tough to stay on top of. Google changes their coding APIs at an alarming rate. Well, at least at a rate difficult for someone to keep up with in their spare time...

 

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March 26, 2009

2007 Fat Bastard Shiraz

YEAR: 2007
WINERY: Fat Bastard
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Safeway, Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $11
NICKNAME: "Fat Bastard Shiraz"

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At March 26, 2009 at 10:01 PM , Blogger psydr said...

3 OUT OF 5 STARS

Very pungent cherry with a dull aftertaste. Not bad, but not as good as previous Fat Bastard offerings in my opinion. Very, very dark purple in color. More like a Cabernet than a Shiraz. Good flavor though. Not too strong. No bitter end. Honestly, I'm surprised by the difference a year can make. While I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this bottle again, I don't highly recommend it either... and I remember really enjoying the previous Fat Bastard Shiraz. Oh, well. What can one do?

 

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March 24, 2009

Diet Time

So, again I must apologize for my lack of updates for the last month or so. I've been taking it a little easy on the vino. My wedding approaches. Time to lose those extra pounds. And, as it turns out, wine is a substantial portion of my caloric intake. So, the few times a week I get to enjoy the red stuff, I tend to purchase slightly more expensive bottles. But don't fret. I shall be back in no time. In fact, I bought a couple $10 bottles just this evening to share with all of you...

How much weight have I lost in the last four weeks you ask? 16 pounds so far! Pretty good eh???

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February 23, 2009

2005 Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon

YEAR: 2005
WINERY: Trellis
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Sonoma, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $6
NICKNAME: "Trellis Cabernet"

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At February 23, 2009 at 10:55 PM , Blogger psydr said...

4 OUT OF 5 STARS

I have to tell you, I'm a bit shocked by this vino. I nearly gave it a 5 Star for the pleasant surprise. Smooth. No bitter tannin aftertaste what-so-ever. Very berry with a hint of cherry. Perfect legs. Not too thin. Not to thick. Very subtle nose which might relate to the smooth overall texture and mild acidity. A really pleasant wine. Kudos to Trellis for producing such a wonderful concoction on the cheap.

Palate-wise, I'd say this Cab more resembles a Pinot than it's true heritage. It's probably a tad thin for your standard Cabernet. Very refreshing.

Served with stuffed chicken thighs and a fantastic rice pilaf, this wine really hit the spot tonight. I'm wondering if it was the roasted almonds that brought the flavor to life. Normally, this dish would be served with white wine, but I couldn't have made a better pairing if I'd tried...

 

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