It's St. Louis, It's July. It's going to be HOT! So I'll be starting off my drinking with the perfect summer white - 2008 Novelty Hill Sauvignon Blanc, $14. As the day progresses I'll be moving on to the 2008 Macrostie Chardonnay. This is a rich fruit driven Chard with hints of oak and butter. Before switching to reds, my "transition" wine will be the 2009 Big Basin Rose', $18. This is the "red wine drinkers rose".
There will be lots of barbecue, ribs, burgers, brats and sweet corn for a couple of days so I must have Syrah and Zinfandel. I'll be taking home some 2006 Ojai Bien Nacido Syrah, $34 and 2009 Carlisle Dry Creek Zinfandel, $35.
Finally, when I want to spontaneously pop a red that's deliciously fun to drink and "cheap", it will be the 2009 Charles & Charles Red, $11.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!
The wine selections sound wonderful! Now that I know what we're eating and drinking, I had better go grocery shopping!
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ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with a chilled Moscato d'Asti!! Yummy!
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