oh no! wrong blog!

So sorry, I do nearly all of my blogging from my phone.

I'll leave those previous posts (maybe you'll enjoy them, too)... but they were intended for something else completely.

Cheers!

expecting...

it begins.  (stage 1)

Balance...

the commission begins.

things are about to get messy!

Expecting (stage 2)

The big brother...

1st recommendation tonight was Auratus, Alvarinho... I can't remember specifically, but know that I've had it & I enjoyed it ... so Marc suggested this. This is the "Big Brother"

It definitely has a sweetness to it, but overall, I wouldn't call it a sweet wine. Driving here tonight, I thought I wanted a burger... Once I took a couple of sips, I knew that I wanted the trout. Perfect pairing. The sweetness of the golden raisins with the buttery hollandaise made for a nice accompaniment.

About $19 @ 3rdCorner- Dorado, Alvarinho 2010

I'm beginning to think these people know us...

Brunch & bottomless mimosas. A perfect Easter.

$16.95 @ 3rdCorner

(notice the decanter in the background, they have high hopes)

I'm not usually a fan of merlots, but...

This is much dryer than expected. Big tannins & overall very pleasant. It drinks more like a cab. You might want a steak with it (or even a rack of lamb), but I'm fine just enjoying it alone.

Found @ a Cooking with Class tasting last Saturday & grabbed a couple bottles. I think it was $19/bottle. Epic wines

Yummy, cheers!