Odd names, Thanksgiving coming up, some fun music and of course a reminder

Saturday is Tasting Day at Greenport Wines and Spirits - 3-6pm - 132 Front Street in Greenport.  Usually we have a winery or distributor pouring for us but this day it is Owner's Choice and Deb piled through the back room and found some nifty bottles to sample from. Some odd names will make their appearance:

Snap Dragon Red

Starry Night Zinfandel

Dr Loosen

Dr L Riesling

With Thanksgiving coming up it is time to think about something nice to pair with the ubiquitous turkey dinner and that takes some thought.  For the most part there are a lot of good choices but perhaps this year take it a step further - an unusually named wine (that is of course drinkable) is a conversation starter; certainly something that might bring a smile and a Snap Dragon Red next to the cranberry and marshmallow jello might just do the trick.

We also think that searching out the appropriateate music for the pre-dinner knoshing hour is again something to think about.  Instead of the usual Greatful Dead, KISS, Montevani and Lawrence Welk, take a step out and venture in Gershwin or Cole Porter.  We will be giving some ideas from time to time but the idea is the same;
decorate your table with something unusually wine-wise and that really pairs well with the meal and then put on some music that enhances conversation and calmness rather than just flipping on WLNG (not that there is anything wrong with WLNG for Heaven's Sake).  Just venture out some.

Speaking of George Gershwin, we know him for his incredible show tunes and songs as well as a host of snappy orchestra/piano pieces. There is a lot of other things that are just plain clever and fun.  The first here "Walking the Dog" was a segment theme song on WQXR the late great radio station of the NYTimes. It is just fun to listen to.