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Things to know about The Himalayas

There are lot of things which people often do not know about the Himalayas. Whether Himalayas is a mountain peak, a country or a region? Himalayas are a mountain range located in central Asia (north of Indian sub continent and south of China) and passes through many different countries of this region. Himalayan mountain range is not only the youngest mountain range on our planet it's also the tallest. The word ‘Himalayas' is often used to refer this region through which this mountain range passes. Read further to know some more interesting things about the Himalayas.

Himalayas are nature lover's paradise and constitutes of high mountain reaches, alpine meadows, beautiful lakes, rivers and several glaciers.

Himalayas is home to some of the world's tallest mountain peaks including the mightiest Mt. Everest (height of 8864 meters).  Himalayan range includes world's tallest 10 mountains, out of these eight of them are located in Nepal alone. The top five mountains in world which are part of Himalayas include: The Everest, K2 (8611 meters), Kanchenjunga (8586 meters), Nanga Parbat (8125 meters) and Annapurna (8091 meters).

The place where Himalayas stand tall today was not always like this. The Himalayas was transformed in their present form out of a sea which was called Tethys. Millions of years ago strong movements within the crust of earth lead to creation of Himalayan mountain range.

Flora and fauna within the Himalayan region is also very unique and home to numerous varieties of animals and birds. As Himalayan region has to face very harsh climate during winters the flora and fauna of the region has also adopted itself to survive these adverse climatic conditions. The unique and famous varieties of trees found in this region include: Blue Pines, Deodars, Silver Firs, Oaks, Birch and Maples. There are also different species of animals found here, they include: Snow Leopard, Chital, Himalayan Tigers, Wild Boars, Elephant, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Black Beer.

Himalayas also is summer home for lot of migratory birds which travel thousands of miles every year to reach Himalayas. Few of these birds have also developed capabilities to brave the chilling Himalayan winters and have made it their all season home.

As you go high on altitudes in Himalayas the temperatures drop. The winters are very harsh and definitely a good time to visit this part of the world. The Best time to visit Himalayas would be in summers (between April to September). Visits in the month of July and August should be avoided as this is the monsoon season and this region witnesses lot of rainfall during his time.

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What is your favorite red wine and why? Varietals, year?

Mainly for after dinner drinking. I was thinking of Kendall-Jackson 2001 Merlot but thought that would be somewhat lame. I am not a wine connosouir but will be hosting an honored gent who is.
Thanks.

Try the 2003 Sienna from Ferrari-Carano or their Tresor is also a very nice after dinner wine and I am very particular. Of the two, I REALLY like the Sienna and I just checked the website and it says the 2003 Sienna is sold out except in the 1.5L size. Check the website, I think you have to order direct to get it now, but it's worth it.

Here are the notes on the Tresor:

Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot– from the best selections of all our vineyards in Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Aptly named “Trésor” for “treasure,” the grapes are grown exclusively from dryfarmed, low yielding vines primarily on our mountain vineyards. Intense, concentrated and dark ruby red in color, Trésor has layered aroma and flavor components, including black cherry and plum mingled with warm cedar, eucalyptus and the sweet toast of French oak. Despite its power, Trésor is an elegant and supple wine, showing ripe, smooth tannins and a long, fruit-dominated finish.

Vintage Notes

Our mountain vines are dry farmed in shallow, rocky, low-vigor soil that add impressive depth and concentration of flavor intensity to the wine. We took advantage of a unique growing season that was characterized by an early start, then a cool spring, followed by a “hurry up and wait” start to harvest. A mild October tested everyone’s patience, but conditions soon improved, and we finished harvest the end of the month.

Winemakers Notes

An outstanding vintage, the 2002 Trésor is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Upon entering the winery, the grapes were destemmed and then whole berries were fermented in tank before pressing. Individual lots were moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation, then blended and barrel aged in new and older French oak for 24 months, allowing for the perfect balance of fruit, tannin, and oak.

Appellation: 93% Alexander Valley; 7% Dry Creek Valley

Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon; 13% Malbec; 10% Merlot; 3% Petit Verdot; 1% Cabernet Franc

Cooperage: 76% new French oak; 24% older French oak

Release Day: August 2006

and notes for the Sienna:

Our 2003 Siena reflects the Ferrari-Carano Italian heritage by combining the Italian grape, Sangiovese, with Sonoma County's finest grapes. Siena has unique aromas of strawberry and raspberry. We blend the Sangiovese with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon to add support to the mouth-feel and body.

Vintage Notes

Great weather during bloom set the stage for yields to be at or above target levels. Due to the great crop levels, we were able to thin the fruit to assure maximum quality. Heat events in late August and early to mid-September jump-started harvest and required focus to assure that the winery received fruit at its optimum quality. Harvest began in late August and was completed the first week of October.

Winemakers Notes

Siena reflects the Ferrari-Carano Italian heritage by combining the Italian grape, Sangiovese, with Sonoma County’s finest grapes. The wine is aged in older French oak for 16 months to help accentuate the fruit flavor in the Sangiovese. Siena has unique aromas of strawberry and raspberry. We blend the Sangiovese with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon to add support to the mouth feel and body.

Appellation: Sonoma County

Blend: 84% Sangiovese and small amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon (73% Alexander Valley; 25% Dry Creek Valley; 2% Napa Valley)

Cooperage: 100% neutral French oak barrels

Release Day: July 2005

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