New Year – New Wines

It’s another New Year, which means another year of discovering new wines. 2024, what’s it going to bring for us. I am trying to enjoy every minute of my time. I really focused last year on the small things that bring me joy. A great book, a good puzzle, playing Rummikub with my friends. Peaceful time where its just me and Gabriel

Gabe leads a pretty chill life. We could learn something from cats LOL

My Mom turned 89 last Friday. She is doing well. And I also got my surgery date for 2024. February 20th is the day my cancer surgeon is removing the remaining cancer. Not looking forward to the surgery and recovery, but I am looking forward to getting it over with and feeling better.

So, as you know, I love the game of Rummikub. And I had a game with some friends in the building and my friend Pat bought this for us to try. She was gifted with this wine for Christmas.

It was my first time having this Shiraz Cabernet blend from Black Cellar, which is a Canadian wine. I found it medium to full-bodied, and not overly oaky. It was smooth and easy to drink, and a great value at $15. Shiraz Cabernet tends to be a bit of a heavier wine, but this one wasn’t. I had one with my brother-in-law Craig from Australia over Christmas, and we ended up pouring it down the sink. It was like licking the inside of an oak barrel. This was much better.

Got to spend time with the fam jam over Christmas. We love playing board games and cards, and had a really good time with both my nephews home. 

And of course Maggie and puppy Lexi made for lots of fun and lots of sloppy kisses. 

I got to do a fair bit of reading over the holidays. I read 3 Daniel Hurst novels, which if you like suspense novels, look him up. My next book is this one, The Wedding Day by Sue Watson. And this is the new wine I’m trying tonight. Getting together with some friends, and this is what I’m bringing to the game. I’ll tell you all about it next week.

Here’s hoping you have a great January. Till next week, Cheers

Darlene