There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne.
– Bette Davis
Team Wine met on a cool Tuesday evening in February to taste this month’s wines. We deviated a bit from our White and a Red wine to a White and a Rosé wine as the colors (and wines) were more appropriate for Easter décor and foods that might be enjoyed with a holiday meal. The white, from South Africa, was a pleasing surprise while the Rosé, a French wine, was simply delicious. We had a full array of foods with which to compare the wines so our recommendations for pairing won’t lead you too astray. We had hard and soft cheeses, olives, smoked oysters, hummus, port wine cheese spread, and, as always, an assortment of chocolates.
Sips
Brew Cru Chardonnay 2021 (13.5 % abv $27). We so thoroughly enjoyed this wine that I dare say to anyone who doesn’t like Chardonnay, try this one, it just might change your mind. The wine has a very faint tint of lemon yellow and soft mint green. Aromas included green apple, white grapefruit and fresh cut green bell pepper. It had a medium to light body which made for a soft mouthfeel, and it had medium high acidity which freshened the palate with each sip.
Collectively we picked up flavors of pineapple, citrus pith, lemon peel and guava on the palate. A couple noted slight effervescence. The finish was long though faint. This went very well with the oysters, the sharp cheddar and the port wine cheese. It did not seem to pair well at all with the hummus. This wine could do very well with lamb, should you be serving it for Easter dinner. We felt it would be lovely with an opening salad or soup. It could stand by itself on a warm evening as you watch the sun set! Just saying!
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