Last night, Mary and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'She got up, unplugged the Computer, and threw out my wine. She's such a _____!"
Kidding of course. Mary would never throw out my wine. That said, she did come down with a nasty case of writers block. So, I will post a few more morsels of wine blather in her stead.
I have encountered several new bottles of red wine you should try.
Pipon 2007- Spanish wine made in Valencia. Made up of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Monastrell. OK, I won't lie - I tried it because it was on sale for $8.99 @ Whole Foods - down from $13.99. I am just a sucker for a deal. But - it was such a pleasurable pour... I would actually shell out the full $14 bucks for it. Nice, meaty, with medium-body while not being overpowered by oak. There may be a few bottles left for $8!
Strong Arms 2006 Shiraz - Made in Southern Australia. I was the kid that picked my books by the cover. I am not ashamed. Thus when I saw the cute label of 13 little girls hanging on to a rope by their arms - I just had to try it. You should too. It is a powerful Shiraz with lots of oak and tons of berry. I first tasted it when I had a cold - and even then was able to enjoy the flavor. Don't ask why I was drinking wine with a cold. But anyway, my husband loved it too. He asked for more... wine that is.
Kidding of course. Mary would never throw out my wine. That said, she did come down with a nasty case of writers block. So, I will post a few more morsels of wine blather in her stead.
I have encountered several new bottles of red wine you should try.
Pipon 2007- Spanish wine made in Valencia. Made up of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Monastrell. OK, I won't lie - I tried it because it was on sale for $8.99 @ Whole Foods - down from $13.99. I am just a sucker for a deal. But - it was such a pleasurable pour... I would actually shell out the full $14 bucks for it. Nice, meaty, with medium-body while not being overpowered by oak. There may be a few bottles left for $8!
Strong Arms 2006 Shiraz - Made in Southern Australia. I was the kid that picked my books by the cover. I am not ashamed. Thus when I saw the cute label of 13 little girls hanging on to a rope by their arms - I just had to try it. You should too. It is a powerful Shiraz with lots of oak and tons of berry. I first tasted it when I had a cold - and even then was able to enjoy the flavor. Don't ask why I was drinking wine with a cold. But anyway, my husband loved it too. He asked for more... wine that is.
Strong Arms Side Note - The artist Mel Kadel created the labels for this wine bottle. The 2006 year had 6 different labels centered around the same theme. Mel's artwork is worth a look. Click on the hyperlink to view: http://www.melkadel.com/
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