My better half, Jill, & I had a chance to head over to RoxyAnn for a little Friday night wine and music. It was a nice night of old and new. We had a chance to see some old, familiar faces, catch up with the gang, taste some new wines and hear a new band.

It was a relatively quiet Friday night. The RoxyAnn Tasting Room has taken on a bit of a neighborhood wine bar character. Many people stop in after work for a glass or bottle, have a fruit & cheese plate and catch up with friends. There is also a regular group that patronizes the Friday Night music, which always draws a good crowd. The regular band had to cancel at the last minute, but Tasting Room Manager Brenda worked her magic, bringing in a great band at a moments notice. But, more on them later.

We had a chance to taste some recently new whites. The 2010 RoxyAnn Pinot gris and the 2009 RoxyAnn Viognier. Winemaker John Quinones has definitely put his imprint on the wines. They are still crisp, clean and wonderful, but with just the right amount of oak added to round out the flavors. They were also tasting the 2003 RoxyAnn Claret. This old favorite doesn't have the bright fruit it once had, but still is nice and smooth. What a treat!

While we were chatting we were visited by the new winery kitty, Mister. When we lived on property, we were adopted by the then winery kitty Bob. We still have her to this day, but that is a story for another time. Anyhoo, Mister was quite sociable and the staff was trying to find a permanent home for him, but we were not takers. 

 

The fill-in band turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The St. Clair Family was Father, 2 teenage sons and a young daughter. They took turns performing country/western and a little rockabilly. They truly were amazing, great voices and good performers all, even the young girl. We didn't intend to stay very long, but ended up listening all evening, After the set, the band wandered over to our table, we chatted and found out the Dad and boys will be on the 

TV show, The X Factor on March 31^st. 

We will be sure to tune in, so should you. With a glass of wine in hand, or course.

To top off the evening, the family has 5 acres and adopted Mister, giving the stray a new home. When we left the kids were debating who the cat was sleeping with. 

Yeah, like it's their call, that cat will sleep with who it wants.

We thought we were going to stop in and experience the same ole, same ole, but were happy to find an evening full of discovery!

Cheers!