Saw 'Sideways' again

Mercedes and I watched the movie "Sideways" again. We originally saw the moving in 2004 or 2005 before moving out to Oregon. Although we found the movie enjoyable then, I think we could identify more with the wine aspects of the movie this time. Of course, much of it was dramatized, but it was still better the second time around.

The movie made us realize how passionate we are about wine (and beer, for that matter), and that when you're wrapped up in the world of fine wines and great beers, you tend to forget that not everyone on the planet is as passionate about these beverages as you are. It also made me think about how many memories and experiences are tied to our wine and beer adventures.

Oh yeah, the movie also made us think about all that great Oregon Pinot Noir.

In the Carboy: Double Altbier

My latest batch of beer: A Double Altbier. The beer doesn't use much grain to start with, so it really didn't take much to make it a double.

So far, the beer's been fairly inactive, with only a light layer of foam on the top. However, in the last couple of days, it's become slightly foamier.