We all want to save money, especially when it comes to our utility bills. Making sure that your HVAC settings are ideal can make a huge difference in your comfort, as well as save money on your energy bills. When you make smart choices, you can easily save cash!
Every year, technology seems to be getting not only more advanced but cooler and more entertaining. From smart gadgets for the home, to health gadgets that keep patients and doctors connected between visits, there is literally something for everyone. Many people are beginning to wonder why the government doesn’t play a bigger role in inventing gadgets that will make like easier on consumers and perhaps even raise revenue through taxes to continue research and development.
You probably won’t realize you need a whole home generator until you need one. Sometimes we take electricity for granted, but when it goes out for extended periods of time, we’re left in the dark about what to do. Instead of eating everything in the refrigerator and freezer, think about getting a whole home generator.
Whole home generators are beneficial in more ways than one. If someone in your home relies on medical equipment that needs constant power like a dialysis machine or a ventilator, then having backup power can mean the difference between life and death. In cold northern climates, it’s just not possible to live without heating in the winter. Summer can be so hot that you don’t want to think about moving unless your air conditioning is working. If your plumbing runs off your electric, a whole home generator will make you much more comfortable during a power outage.
The culmination of our trip to the Indy 500 for the IndyCar Mobile app by Verizon was the running of the 100th race in history. Each day got us all the #InsideIndy access we could handle and Day Four did not disappoint.
400,000 of our closest friends attended the track on raceday, which featured a daylong EDM festival headlined by Skrillex on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield while the race was going on. Delve into the madness of Day Four below.
I first became aware of Henry’s Drive about a decade or so ago through their well-known blend, Pillar Box Red. Since that time, I’ve had the opportunity to taste their wines on numerous occasions, often with founder/owner Kim Longbottom and/or their winemaker. On a recent trip to Düsseldorf Germany to attend ProWein (the largest Wine & Spirits trade show in the world), I had the pleasure of once again tasting with Kim. We went through their current portfolio. As always, I found quite a bit to like in their wines, as well as plenty of value for my wine dollars. Wines that I have always found to be tasty and well-made have continued to evolve and improve from one vintage to the next. Here’s a look at four of my current favorites.
Henry’s Drive 2014 “H” Chardonnay ($27.99)
Composed from 100% Chardonnay from Padthaway; aging took place in French oak over a period of 10 months. Apple aromas, which are underpinned by bits of vanilla, light up the exuberant nose. Yellow melon, pineapple and toasted nut characteristics are present throughout the palate. Minerals, white pepper and continuing yellow fruit flavors dominate the above-average finish. This is a fine example of Chardonnay that shows off plenty of fresh fruit and good complexity.
Henry’s Drive 2013 Pillar Box Red ($14.99)
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are blended to create this wine. Each variety is vinified and aged separately. The blend is created just prior to bottling. Red cherry and spice aromas dot the nose. Taking the first sip, I was immediately struck by the mouth-feel of this wine, which is softer than prior vintages. Bits of savory herbs counter-balance oodles of red and black fruit flavors on the substantial palate. Earth, leather and toasty oak are all part of the terrific finish. This wine has been an outstanding value for years. This particular vintage is likely the best version of this wine yet. It’s simply a delicious mouthful of wine that will provide drinking pleasure for the next several years.
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