“It’s true that wine flies when you’re having fun with friends.”
Happy October! Try as I might, I was not able to find any wine that went well with Candy Corn, nor could I find a quote about wine and October. But TeamWine did find a couple of fun wines that will work with any Halloween party. We got together earlier this week with all six of us present, which was nice, as the last couple tastings there were a couple of us missing. TeamWine genuinely enjoys getting together to share our comings and goings, as well as taste wine. We also enjoy seeing what each of us prepare to bring to our tastings as munchies. We just might have to share some of our favorite recipes. Just a quick shout-out to Roux & Lucia for coming on board as our column sponsor. We are excited about the partnership.
Sips
Our white wine, 2023 Michael David Winery, Misfits & Mavens Sauvignon Blanc (12.5%abv $15.99) was purchased at Hy-Vee. And, while it was purchased because of the label design, it ended up being a very pleasant wine. We were pleased that it was not a typical, high-acid, grassy, New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Michael David Winnery is in American Canyon, California. The color of the wine was pale yellow with excellent clarity. Aromas we identified included the skin of a Granny Smith apple, some citrus, guava, pear, honey and some spicy herbs. On the palate we tasted dark honey, Honeydew melon, some pineapple, Asian pear and even more spice. The wine had a medium-light body with noticeable acidity, giving it a nice tart, refreshing mouthfeel. There was a hint of sweetness on the finish, which made some of us want to go back for a second pour. The wine paired well with our butternut squash ravioli, the assortment of cheeses and the pesto/pasta dish. We had a goat cheese with olive oil and whole red pepper which accented it perfectly. It did not pair with the Jalapeño/Honey Hummus (not even close). We felt this wine might do well early on Trick or Treat evening while things are just getting going.
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