Girls Trip

     Last week I was blessed to go on a getaway with four girlfriends. We went to a condo in a resort town and had a spa day at a local hotel. It was amazing.

Click here to see pictures of the spa. Ah. May. Zing.

Anyway, we also each brought 1-3 bottles of wine to share.

The birthday girl brought this white blend, kitchen sink.

I really enjoyed it. We had it by itself, so there was no cheese to elevate the taste and no food to enhance.

Turns out, the kitchen sink can stand on its own just fine.

I really enjoyed the light and crisp flavor. There was citrus with a hint of something … maybe grassy? Obviously, I need to update my wine tasting vocabulary. But, in the meantime, I’ll be keeping my eyes open for more kitchen sink. I went to my local BevMo but couldn’t find it. They were pretty busy, so next time I’m in, I’ll ask someone.

It’s definitely worth another taste. I’ll give the red a try too.

Summer Wines

I'm pretty much a white wine drinker. I think I've established that already. And I prefer Chardonnays.

I've heard people talk about a "summer wine," and frankly, dismissed it. I figured I like what I like and I know what I like and what I like is Chardonnays.

The weather warmed up (finally - I think this was the longest winter on record in the Central Valley), and one day Wine Snob Hubby and I finished the day with a glass of wine on the back patio. I think the mercury had reached into the 90s for the first time.

I sipped my Chardonnay, eager for its refreshment. And ... nothing. It sat on my palate and refused to do anything for me.

The next night, just for a change, WSH pulled out a Pinot Grigio. "Let's try this, it's a little lighter."

Ahhh. It was light and crisp and a perfect complement to the warm day.

Unfortunately, I forgot to check the label so I don't know what it was.

I won't make that mistake twice.

And now I have a summer wine to enjoy.