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Well it is here, Memorial Day Weekend! It is to honor our fallen who keeps this beautiful country of ours "The land of the free" and to, although you would not know it here in Chicago, kick off summer. It is rainy, cold and nasty, certainly nothing like summer as I remember it! Maybe... someday... the sun will shine, the temps will climb and all will be good.
So the way I see it this is a good weekend to treat yourself to some great food and wine! I chose two wines for today's entry, a Cabernet from Chile and a Chardonnay from California.
Let's start with Chile. Odfjell "Armador" Maipo Valley Cabernet 2007. This wine will make you write a bad check it is so good! Dark and rich in color with notes of cassis and dark berries with just a kiss of oak. It is soft yet has enough backbone to carry it through the finish with a touch of tannins to let you know you are drinking a Cabernet. Here is what Wine Enthusiast had to say,
A top-notch value Cabernet with no flaws. The fruit on the nose is pretty and stylish but doesn't force the issue, while the palate is juicy and fresh with flavors of cola, cassis and wild berry. Not a complicated wine, but one that pushes all the right buttons. Ripe and friendly to the last drop. A lot of wine for the money." Speaking of money, sit down for this...$8.99 a bottle at Wine Discount Center. All I can say is BUY IT!
Next on the list is the Hacienda "Claire de Lune" Chardonnay 2009, also at Wind Discount Center for $5.99 with a rating of 86 points. A blend of 85% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier and 5% of a mystery grape that the producer refused to reveal, they state dry wine for the last 5%. You will find a bit of oak, some clean pear fruit, and a nice long, clean finish.I don't think you will find a better Chardonnay for the money. Perfect for those summer BBQ and patio get togethers!
Cheers!
J
Well it is here, Memorial Day Weekend! It is to honor our fallen who keeps this beautiful country of ours "The land of the free" and to, although you would not know it here in Chicago, kick off summer. It is rainy, cold and nasty, certainly nothing like summer as I remember it! Maybe... someday... the sun will shine, the temps will climb and all will be good.
So the way I see it this is a good weekend to treat yourself to some great food and wine! I chose two wines for today's entry, a Cabernet from Chile and a Chardonnay from California.
Let's start with Chile. Odfjell "Armador" Maipo Valley Cabernet 2007. This wine will make you write a bad check it is so good! Dark and rich in color with notes of cassis and dark berries with just a kiss of oak. It is soft yet has enough backbone to carry it through the finish with a touch of tannins to let you know you are drinking a Cabernet. Here is what Wine Enthusiast had to say,
A top-notch value Cabernet with no flaws. The fruit on the nose is pretty and stylish but doesn't force the issue, while the palate is juicy and fresh with flavors of cola, cassis and wild berry. Not a complicated wine, but one that pushes all the right buttons. Ripe and friendly to the last drop. A lot of wine for the money." Speaking of money, sit down for this...$8.99 a bottle at Wine Discount Center. All I can say is BUY IT!
Next on the list is the Hacienda "Claire de Lune" Chardonnay 2009, also at Wind Discount Center for $5.99 with a rating of 86 points. A blend of 85% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier and 5% of a mystery grape that the producer refused to reveal, they state dry wine for the last 5%. You will find a bit of oak, some clean pear fruit, and a nice long, clean finish.I don't think you will find a better Chardonnay for the money. Perfect for those summer BBQ and patio get togethers!
Cheers!
J
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