Aren’t we all? Hey, it’s a hectic time of the year. There’s so much going on. Last evening my sister and my Mom arrived from Newfoundland and my sister is going shopping! Plus, we had a Q104 40th birthday Alumni party last night, getting to see some of the colleagues I have worked with over the years.
You can’t blame a girl for wanting to chill at the end of the night with a glass of vino. I can also help take the guess work out of when you want to bring a bottle of wine to any Christmas get together.
I tried a new white wine last Saturday night.
My friend Elaine bought this to our game night last Saturday night and I hadn’t had it before. I’ve had several of the 19 Crime wines over the years, but never the Chardonnay from Australia. There’s also a Chardonnay that features Martha Stewart’s face, but that one hails from California.
19 Crimes wines can come from the United States or Australia, and this one hails from Australia. It’s priced just under $22 a bottle and packs a punch with a 14% alcohol content. However, I found it really really good, crisp with some stone fruit and honey flavors, and a bit of oak. I know some people find Australia Chardonnay wines a little oaky, and although you can notice the oak, it wasn’t overbearing.
I did a presentation Monday past for the owner of a hot sauce company here in Halifax. Picked up a bottle too.
You just know it’s going to have some kick with the work Hellfire in the title. It was SPICY! I toned it down a bit with some honey and a bit of BBQ sauce and the wings were just perfect. If you find the hot sauce you bought a little too spicy, add something sweet, as it tones down the heat. What did I have with my wings?
A great value, considering this is such an expensive time of year. Walked into the NSLC close to work and they were featuring this Tempranillo and Merlot blend from Spain. Not only was it yummy, it was priced at $12.75 a bottle. Everyone knows I love finding an exceptional value in wine. Medium bodied, juicy, and very food friendly.
There won’t be a wine blog next weekend, as I will be in Antigonish as my nephew Riley gets his St FX ring.
Till then, Cheers
Darlene
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