The Wine of Star Wars Part II: The Empire Kicks Back

Due to massive public outcry demanding more, we bring you another batch of time-wasting foolishness.

The Gungan Army Sea Smoke Botella "The enemy has this massive droid army, and we've got - what? Glowing balls and catapults? Weesa need some kind of advantage, and the morning fog is it" said Captain Tarpals. "Plus, it's pretty cool to come rolling in all 'Throne of Blood' style."

Darth Maul Gnarly Head "Yeah, joke about the head...very original" the visibly exasperated Dathomiri Nightbrother declared. "'Is your Mom a crocodile?', 'You have a little something on your face'...yep, heard 'em all." He quickly followed up, "I will take the wine, however."

Aks Moe Holy Cow Chardonnay "I'm not actually a cow, I'm a diplomat and Senator from the glorious planet of Malastare" the three-eyed cow was heard to say (or is it 'herd' to say?)

Luke Skywalker The Dead Arm Shiraz "So right after my 'Dad' cuts off my hand, Solo brings me this bottle of wine as a gag. But it's actually pretty tasty! Han can make fun of me all he wants, but I'm really strong in that arm now" Skywalker remarked. "And I think the princess was checking me out. You know, she's pretty cute...and I think we have a lot in common!"

C-3PO Pink Champagne What else would C-3PO drink?

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Houston Wine Fest

September 28th & 29th
Hermann Square Park

Texas is home to over 200 wineries which makes the lone star state the 5th largest wine producing state in America. Our festival will host a generous selection of different Texas Wineries, each bringing a number of wines for you to taste and sip. We’re proud of the wineries that call Texas home and we hope you add their wines to your list of favorites.

Entertainment includes:

• Elle King
• Houstonian Big Band
• Henry and the Invisibles
• Tony Vega Band
• Alisha Pattillo
• Portland Cello Project
• Little Freddie King
• Apollo Cobra
• Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws
• Morris Day and the Time
• Mango Punch
• Dominic Amato
• DJ Nimbus
• Matt Wilson
• Soul Track Mind
• Liberated Soul

Houston Wine Fest website

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2010 Aiken Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Aiken Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

WINERY:
AIKEN WINES, St. Helena, California

DESCRIPTION:
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is renowned worldwide and I believe Oakville Ranch is one of the best vineyards in the appellation. The fruit in 2010 ripened perfectly and was harvested on October 19 before any rain had fallen. The wine has deep, dark color, fully ripe tannins and refreshing acidity. It displays aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, cassis and mocha. The texture is lush with integrated tannins and a long lingering finish. Although it is drinking beautifully now, this wine will age for many years to come.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Newton Jazz and Wine Festival in Boston

The Newton Jazz & Wine Festival presents

Jazz-In-The-Yard

Saturday September 21, 2013 12:00 - 5:00PM

at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458

featuring

• The Fred Woodard Trio plus One
• The Phil Steffen Trio
• Lovely Singer Trio featuring Lydia Harrell
• Brookline High School Jazz Ensemble
• KenYaDig
• The Rollo Tomasi Quartet

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: Domaine Romanée-Conti Pinot Noir

Domaine Romanée-Conti Pinot Noir

WINERY:
DRC

DESCRIPTION:
One of the finest wines from one of the finest winemakers in the world.

The Domaine has its private supply of oak from the Troncais forests. 100% new oak is used and maturation time depends on the quality of the vintage.

There is no filtration and if racking off the lees is required this is done by gravity from cask to cask, never pumped. If the wines need to be fined, then fresh eggs are used. The wines spend sixteen to twenty months in wood before bottling. Both assemblage and bottling are done by gravity and usually cask by cask.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Franc

Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Franc

WINERY:
Araujo Estate, Calistoga, California

DESCRIPTION:
To produce the estate's flagship wine, three quarters of the 38-acre Eisele Vineyard is dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon and its companion varieties, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. The resulting wine is an intense expression of the Eisele Vineyard proprietary clone and terroir, exhibiting characteristic flavors of cassis, blackberry, cedar and chocolate, with a lingering mineral finish. Cabernets from the Eisele Vineyard are highly regarded for their complexity, concentration, weight without heaviness, silky texture and ability to age for decades.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2008 Cain Concept - The Benchland

2008 Cain Concept - The Benchland

WINERY:
The Cain Vineyard, Saint Helena, California

DESCRIPTION:
Cain Concept—The Benchland is Cabernet Sauvignon from the classical “benchlands” of the Napa Valley. Cabernet grown on the eastern and western benches of Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena has defined the greatness of the Napa Valley for more than 100 years. In the Cain way, we blend using Cabernet Franc and Merlot to add nuance, structure, and length to the finish.

2008 was characterized by low yield—especially in the Cabernet Sauvignon, giving us a tight and concentrated core on which we were able to build with the complementary varieties of our blend. Other than low yields, there were no real issues. It was a typically warm and mellow growing season in the Napa Valley—no wonder the wines from this valley are so easy to love!

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

The Wine of Star Wars

Whether taking a respite at a Mos Eisley cantina or rubbing shoulders with the hoi polloi at a Coruscant nightclub, the characters in Star Wars are going to get thirsty.

And when they do, what will be their wine of choice?

This question, which has befuddled the masses for decades, we will attempt to answer below (feel free to offer your insights.)

The Rancor Sleeping Giant Chardonnay "Yeah, I guess you could call me a 'sleeping giant'... at least when THOSE KIDS AREN'T DRIVING ME NUTS!!", the rancor declared in a haggard voice. "Don't get me wrong, I love being a father. But oy vey!". The Dathomir native is actually quite the oenophile and has a fondness for the 2010 vintage in particular (yeah, yeah..."a long time ago in a galaxy blah blah blah" - it's some kind of time travel trick, alright?)

Bail Prestor Organa World's End Wavelength "For some reason, the name of this wine just speaks to me", the Alderaan resident declared. The Jonathan Maltus signature vintage is a favorite of the senator. "I just get a feeling of serenity when I have a glass of...sorry - I need to go...there's a weird light in the sky..."

Boba Fett Bounty Hunter Cabernet It takes a fine, dry Cabernet to ease the stress of a Mandalorian warrior on a rainy Kamino afternoon. After taking a sip, Mr. Fett commented "Ahhh....that hits the spot. I feel like freezing someone in carbonite. Anyone will do. It's a good day!"

The Death Star Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio Ever since he was mistaken for a moon, The Death Star has been obsessed with the heavenly bodies (including drinking this fine wine from Napa Valley). "Here I was...content to be a technological terror. But to be confused with a moon? Wow- what an honor. I was just speechless", Mr. Star remarked. Shortly after this interview, The Death Star was blown to bits due to a womp rat sized defect.

C-3PO Pink Champagne What else would C-3PO drink?

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2009 Twisted Oak Torcido

2009 Twisted Oak Torcido

WINERY:
Calaveras Country

DESCRIPTION:

Made from 100% Grenache from Colina Roja Block, with aromas of cherries, vanilla creme and allspice; and flavors of zingy cherry and blackberry. After pressing, Torcido was put to French, American and Hungarian oak barrels to develop its rich fruit flavors and aromas.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2009 Ch. Grand Mazerolles, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

2009 Ch. Grand Mazerolles, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

WINERY:
Ch. Grand Mazerolles, Côtes de Blaye

DESCRIPTION:
From the Blaye region, on the right bank of the Gironde, a succulent, gently oaked claret, 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, full of the bright, energetic character which nature endowed upon the great 2009 vintage. The most majestic wines from this exceptional year should be left to slumber for a generation, but Bordeaux’s diversity also provides much to enjoy now, such as this elegant and discreetly joyous wine.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2007 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

2007 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

WINERY:
Seghesio Family Winery, Sonoma Valley

DESCRIPTION:
A seductive and vigorous Zinfandel, with smoky black cherry and blueberry aromas and youthful wild berry, sage and cracked pepper flavors that have a lingering finish and zesty tannins.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2010 Buoncristiani Dolcetto di Nonno

2010 Buoncristiani Dolcetto di Nonno

WINERY:
Buoncristiani Family Winery, Napa Valley

DESCRIPTION:
Handcrafted in boutique collector amounts this rare, dry Italian varietal is intensely flavored yet supple and focused, making it not only a crowd pleaser, but also a great food companion.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.