38 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JUNE 29-JULY 5, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL This may be a revelation, but it’s OK to kick back and down a few glasses of wine. Not savor, mind you. Not contemplate. Just reach for a glass and swig. With most good wines, and in most circumstances, such behavior would be an injustice to both the wine and your palate. But Denis Hoey of Odonata Wines has released a line of evocative wines with a frivolous name under his Cote du Denis label meant for nonchalant outings and warm summer afternoons. The Drink Me! Pinot Noir and Syrah are harvested early, rested in lumbering puncheons—the big barrels—to keep oak at arm’s length, and bottled while still young. The 2021 Pinot is a light, fresh, rollicking wine with a pleasing sensation of whole cherries and ripe raspberries that carries from the bouquet to the glass. Even in a delicate presentation, however, the varietal’s nuances come through. A trace of earthiness, like raked leaves, brings out the finish. The Syrah—also 2021 vintage—will surprise those expecting a swaggering wine. Instead, the fruits are elusive, flirting without embracing, leaving you to chase after winks of pepper and come-hither nods of cured tobacco. Yet the pursuit is playful. A final wine in this fun summer lineup is equally unique. The 2021 Carbonic Carignan results from carbonic maceration, producing a wine rich in red fruits with teasing traces of dry spice and green tea. But it remains brisk and dazzling. These are wines for carefree days. Drink Me! sums things up nicely. Odonata Wines, 645 River Road, Salinas. 566-5147, odonatawines.com. Wine ’n Dandy Odonata’s new Drink Me! line gives wines—and us—a chance to relax and have fun. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DAVE FARIES YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE. 24 Hour Crisis Lines Salinas: (831) 424-HELP (4357) Monterey: (831) 375-HELP (4357) www.mtryrapecrisis.org Services are bilingual and confidential Now serving Salinas and Monterey MONTEREY 4TH OF JULY PARADE Walk with the Peace Coalition of Monterey County Parade begins at 10 am sharp Peace symbols and dove signs provided. Or bring your own peace sign promoting peace and justice. No politically divisive signs. Assemble by 9:45 am behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Center 579 Hartnell Street Please wear white clothing as a symbol of peace and unity. Tuesday, July 4, 10 - 10:45 am More info (831) 899-7322 Monterey Peace and Justice Center 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 Contact: Catherine Crockett (831) 915-7257 cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net 1/12 Page Ad, 2.24 “ x 3.65 $171.00 (per paid contact for 12 monthly ads) Monterey 4th of July, Saturday, July 4, 2023, 10 AM - 10:45 AM Pacific Grove Hardware 229 Forest Avenue • 646-9144 Locally Owned and Operated BEST Hardware Store THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES! Your Hometown Hardware Store ’09-’22 take $5 OFF ANY $25 or more regular items With this ad. Exp 7/31/23 One discount per transaction We’re Open! Mon-Sun 8am-5pm Smarter, faster urgent care. 8 a.m.–8 p.m. every day including holidays Walk in or make a reservation online MoGoUrgentCare.org LOCATIONS y CARMEL 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Suite B-1 y MARINA 2930 2nd Avenue, Suite 120 y MONTEREY 2020 Del Monte Avenue, Suite B
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