Paradocx Touriga

A nice added bonus to the wine tasting was that we were able to bring home a bottle of our choosing. Despite my inability to get mental images of mid sized imported SUV’s out of my head, the Paradocx Touriga surpassed every expectation I had for the wine. As such, a bottle found its way home with us.

The Paradocx wine description lists it as:
Intensely colored Touriga Nacional has lots of black cherry and raspberry flavors along with notes of chocolate, smoke and peppery spice, all of which are framed nicely by a refreshing acidity and supple tannins. It will make a great match for roasted game, a rare steak or rich mature cheeses.

Today, May 3rd, is the one year anniversary of when Treasa and I got engaged. Please note that ‘got engaged’ is slightly euphemistic for ‘she beat the ring out of me after she found out I had bought it but was waiting for the right time to propose.’ Either way, today marks three hundred sixty five and one quarter days since her left ring finger became significantly burdened with a beautiful assortment of platinum and neutral carbon.

Ironic note of the day: The word 'diamond' derives from Greek adamao, meaning 'I tame' or 'I subdue.'

Ironic note of the day’s curtain call: Understanding the chemistry of a diamond requires a basic knowledge of the element carbon. A neutral carbon atom has 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus, balanced by 6 electrons. And to think a wide variety of Christian religions consider the wedding band a symbol of a holy sacrament…

So, with one year down and T-8 weeks minus 2 days until marriage, we decided we’d heed the advice of the above referenced wine description and cook us some rare steak. Filet mignon, to be exact. Topped with grilled shrimp seasoned with sea salt and garlic powder. These were accompanied by a brand new recipe of mine: sliced potatoes, diced onion, garlic, bacon, jalapeno discs and horseradish infused sharp cheddar cheese, all baked together until it reached a state of yummy goodness. Add a few pieces of French bread, and the Touriga became even more enjoyable.