All of august…
Carissimi,
It is almost the end of summer and it is sad to say I have not been keeping up with my vinoblogging duties. Either too busy or too busy drinking. Summer started off with the sensational find of the Chariot Gypsy: glad that I bought almost a case and am now hoarding it in the closet. Problem? I want to drink it all the time. Suitable replacements a must at this point if I am going to make it through that harsh LA winter (hilarious, I know) with a nice stash of damn-good drinking red. Question now? What to drink when it is in the 80s and humid and my red wines have to snooze in the fridge to reach drinkable temperature? I’ve been consistently turning to one $4 wine from Trader Joe’s: a French SauvBlanc – Kiwi Cuvée (2007).
It hails from the Loire Valley and its label says “grassy and gooseberry aromas,” which I have to confirm and “luf.” Since I have recently lowered my purchasing limit to $5, this wine is an excellent value that satisfies my craving for a New Zealand-style SB. I do not know how long the hot weather and wildfires will last but perhaps I should snatch up a case of this in case the Santa Ana winds appear in September.
A presto,
SAC