“Wine is bottled poetry.”
- Robert Louis Stevenson
That's right, in the world of wine, winter season is my favorite. In the past, I attempted to convert my palate to the healthy alternative (compared to white/blush wine) of red wine, during the winter months. Why you ask? For me, it was a personal preference to ensure that I would give the reds a valiant effort in the most dormant time of the year; today, I gladly sip on reds, especially in the winter time because I have grown to appreciate them. Perhaps it is the cold of the winter that encourages me to grab a room-tempertature bottle instead of a chilled white, but whatever the reason, I save the reds for the cold.
Since I have not written in a while, and am on the verge of 2,000 views (yay!), I decided to dedicate an educational post to a new red, a 2009 Bordeaux Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Chateau Bonnet (thanks, Brian! :)) *Side note, for those interested: Bordeaux is pronounced as if you were saying, "bore-dough"*. This wine was juicy, with a bit of earth, and a simple finish. We paired it with Monterey jack cheese (I recommend) and a good movie. In my opinion, this wine is one for hosting or gift-giving, as was the way I received it: as a gift. Immediately upon getting the wine, I exclaimed, "2009 is a great year for Bordeaux, right?!" After consulting my favorite pocket wine book, it was confirmed- 2009 is indeed a great year for Bordeauxs. "What is a Bordeaux?" you may ask. A Bordeaux is a wine from the Bordeaux region of France, known for its unusual wines created by blending different grapes (hence the 50%-50% mix of this). I personally love red blends, because blending helps smooth out the overpowering flavor of a singular wine.
Fun fact for all those red-wine loving, health nuts: according to a Purdue University study, "piceatannol, found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity" (See the full article here). While the health benefits of red wine continue to pop up, it is always important to drink in moderation (e.g. no more than a 1/3 glass of wine).
Source: http://www.reversewinesnob.com/2012/12/chateau-bonnet-reserve-bordeaux-rouge.html
For this wine, we listened to Pandora, "Zero 7" playlist, a classic. A favorite of mine to listen to while drinking this wine? Breathe Me by Sia.
Happy wine Tuesday!
