Some Like It Hot

I am not one of those people. It’s here, the heat & the humidity. Here’s a picture of the temperature from yesterday here in Halifax

I’m not a huge fan of temperatures this high and I’m definitely not a fan of humidity. Enjoying my week off of cancer treatments, last IV chemo treatment is this coming Monday (fingers crossed) . Two more weeks of chemo pills and on July 23rd I get a break. Then a few more tests to determine next steps. Send a positive vibe that the chemo annihilated this tumor and I won’t need surgery. Thank you

Back to some wine. It’s the perfect time for some rose wine.

One of my favorite rose wines comes from the Rhone Valley in France and is called Rhone to the Bone. Rhone to the Bone is made 80% from the Grenache grape, which is the same grape used in making Chateauneuf du Pape and 20% Syrah. Two full-bodied red grapes, with limited skin contact, because that’s where all the color in red wine comes from. If it’s not available where you live, here’s another favorite of mine.

Also from the Rhone Valley, this blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah is a dry crisp Rose wine. It comes in a gorgeous bottle that makes a great gift.

Here’s another great Summer wine. Pinot Grigio.

Pinot Grigio is a zesty white wine that’s as refreshing as a glass of lemonade on a hot Summer day. Great acidity and citrus flavors of lemons, limes and green apples. And they are all reasonably priced.

Doesn’t that look yummy. That is a homemade pizza I made last weekend. So I bought the pizza dough and when I was preparing it, I forgot to take a fork and poke holes in it. This stops the pizza from ‘fluffing’ up. I like a more thin crust pizza but I have to admit this was good. BBQ chicken breast, bacon, peppers, red onion, cheese and a balsamic glaze over it. So simple when you buy the pizza dough.

I have a little bad news. The NSLC here in Nova Scotia has discontinued my go-to staple wine. This Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon is hands down, my favorite red wine under $15.

And we can’t get it anymore. When I started buying this it was $10.95, and the price started going up, and at the end it was still only $12.75. Everyone liked it. I’m sad. So now I have to try to find a replacement. Here’s my first attempt.

The Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon has a small bit of Syrah (Shiraz) in it. It’s a great wine for just $12.75, but not quite as good as the Canyon Road. However, it was a great little wine. And in Quebec it’s under $10 a bottle. I call them the ‘second’ bottle. You always open the best bottle first, and then when you want a little more wine, or you and your friends are on a second or third bottle, you want a great tasting wine that doesn’t break the bank. That’s what Canyon Road was to me. I always had a couple of bottles in my wine rack. So my search continues. Let me know if you have a favorite wine under $15. I would love to give it a try.