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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Three Braves join unusual charity effort
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It all finally came together for Tom Glavine last night. The veteran lefty was handed a big lead, he cruised through five innings before hitting the wall in the sixth — apparently, when you’re past 40, that wall can come up on you fast — and the bullpen bent but didn’t break to give Glavine his first win as a Brave since 2002.
Here’s hoping the bats have some life left in them for Chuck James tonight. A 3-4 road trip is much easier to live with than a 2-5 one, especially when it means taking the series from the Phillies.
Speaking of the bats, here’s an interesting note: Everyone in last night’s lineup is hitting at least .275 except Mark Teixeira, who’s at .254. It’s frustrating to imagine how good this offense could be if he could get it going even a little bit. After all, they scored eight runs last night while he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, leaving five Braves stranded.
On a lighter note, Glavine, Chipper Jones and Brian McCann have lent their names and images to an unusual charity effort. California’s Clos LaChance Winery & Estate Vineyard has created Cabernet Glavingnon, Chipper Chardonnay and McCann Merlot, and proceeds from the sales will go to local charities and the Major League Baseball Players Trust.
Profits from Cabernet Glavingnon will go to Cure Children’s Cancer, Chipper Chardonnay helps the Miracle League, and McCann Merlot supports the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.
Gil Kuler, a certified wine educator with the Society of Wine Educators, offered the the following reviews:
McCann Merlot: It has refreshingly sharp acidity like a snap throw to first. A pleasant smoky, coffee-dark chocolate quality reminiscent of a brewing rally in the bottom of the ninth.
Cabernet Glavingnon: Like a slider into the dirt, it has an earthy quality with blackberry flavors that curve over the back corner of the palate.
Chipper Chardonnay: A singular citrusy aroma that’s doubly apparent on the palate. It has a triple dose of peppery spices and grand flavors of apricot and tangerine that slam the door on the finish to complete the tasting cycle.
Starting Monday, you’ll be able to buy them at Kroger, Wal-Mart and numerous other wine outlets for $13 a bottle. Does the pairing of baseball and wine seem odd to you, or will you pick up a bottle or two for a good cause? If so, which one(s) are you likely to buy?
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