It’s that time of the week again! If you’ve been keeping up with me, you know that I’ve been reviewing only red wines lately because of my low carb diet. Well guess what? After my trips to Turks & Caicos and Madeira Beach, FL, my body is chock full of sugar and carbs! So I said to myself “Candy Ass (positive self-talk), you might as well indulge in a white wine before picking your fat ass off the floor (negative self-talk)and low-carbing it again”.
So that’s what I did.
Estancia Chardonnay, Monterey 2011 – $11.99
Winemaker’s Notes: “Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in our Pinnacles vineyard on the western flanks of the Gavilan Mountains in Monterey County. In this up-and-coming region, the cool climate and sandy, well-drained soils keep yields low and fruit intensity high. The cool Monterey climate accompanied by a long growing season produced a ripe, mouthfilling Chardonnay. Subtle oak accentuates bright fruit. A rich, fruity bouquet and soft, creamy texture of this Chardonnay result from combining the best attributes of barrel and tank fermentation.”
Kim’s Notes: “Oh, yeah! You won’t last long, my refreshing little friend.”
The moment this golden liquid (the color of straw, or diluted urine) touched my lips, I knew I would love it forever and ever. In fact, we’re getting married and he’s taking me to Monterey County for our honeymoon to see where he was born. What he doesn’t know is that I’m going to drink his whole damn family. Shhh.
On my first sip, I detected notes of pear, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. Mmm, it smelled delicious, almost like a warm perfume that I’d want to lick off my own neck. I’m actually wearing it right now, and I wish my tongue was longer.
By my third glass, I got out of bed, headed to the kitchen, and started thinking about which foods would pair well with my new love. Based on my limited pantry, here’s what I’ve come up with: popcorn, turkey jerky, Fig Newtons, croutons, cereal fruit bars, strawberry Pop Rocks, and salt & vinegar flavored crickets.
I’m just kidding guys…everyone know strawberries go better with Cabernet.
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