Mood: Disappointed

Wine Selection: Alfaro Family’s 2006 “Lindsey Paige Chardonnay”

The first Harbor Beach Open volleyball tournament was May 3rd. I was excited to play with Melissa, there was no wind, and it was shaping up to be a great day. We lost our first game, working out the jitters and kinks, then our second game was underway and we came into our own. It was the Melissa and Erica duo of last year….we were on FIRE!!!! Finally, the score was 14 to 3, we were ahead and we were playing “side-out” scoring to 15. We served the ball, they had a decent play, the ball came back, Melissa got the wirey ball and passed it just out of my reach I thought I could get it, so I dove for it. I mean, if I get this ball, that’s game point! I can finish this right here! Right now! I dive for the ball, right arm extended and BAM! Before I know it, I feel my shoulder dislocate. Before I can think, I pull my shoulder back into the socket and right then, I knew I was done. We had to forfeit the game and just like that, Melissa and I were done for the rest of the day. To make matters worse, I have been in a sling ever since.

There is nothing that I can say to make you understand the pain of a dislocated joint and there is nothing I can say to make you understand the disappointment of losing a game like that. On top of everything, I went to the doctor yesterday and he told me I have to keep my shoulder totally immobile for two days, which means no work. AND we don’t have sick time separate from vacation time, so I had to waste PTO on this stupid injury. Plus, typing this blog with my left hand sucks! Like the Italians say, “In Vino Veritas,” in wine is truth, and the truth is Alfaro Family’s Chardonnay brings me back to center.

This is a perfectly balanced Chardonnay. The nice citrus, tropical fruit notes hit the tip of you tongue, then you get the creamy mouth feel of the perfect amount of malolactic fermentation, and finally, with the hint of oak in the finish. This is the Chardonnay of the year! Reminds you of all the simple pleasures in life.

When you get down on yourself, you need to get back up, drink this. Don’t go overboard, have a glass. Savor every taste and welcome back to the brighter side of life. For example, I didn’t tear anything in my shoulder. The x-rays will be fine. I should only be out of action for a couple more days. I will strengthen my shoulder and get it back to better than before! YAY! The light at the end of the tunnel is the CHARDONNAY! Alfaro Family Vineyard is the beacon of truth! Thank you Richard for making this and bringing me back to my optimistic self.

CIAO!

Erica Lauesen

The Moody Wine Drinker

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