Thanksgiving and Christmas brought several great gift bottles of wine this year. Many acquaintances know that I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or in the evening and that I like to try new things. I am not too worried about pairing the wine with meals except for special occasions or when we are entertaining. When I am having a glass during the week in the evening I am always up for something new. I like to try new flavors and types frequently and keep track of what I like and well as what I don’t. I make notes on what I like about a particular selection and what I feel it might go with. That wine diary can come in very handy when I am trying to pair wine for a dinner party or a special meal.
I have two recommendations from the new varieties that I sampled over the holidays. The first is a medium dry 2009 Riesling from Zephyr Cellars in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has wonderful floral aromas but the distinct crisp flavors of golden apples and Asian pear. I liked this well enough to serve it to my mom and husband, who both like the same favorite zinfandel. They really enjoyed the freshness of this Riesling and I am very glad that I had another bottle on hand for our Thanksgiving meal. The second recommendation, for those that like a bolder red wine, is a full bodied 2009 Malbec, Carlos Basso Reservado. The first thing I noticed the smoothness which was accompanied with a very slight oakiness and subtle fruity overtones. I was pleasantly surprised. This great bottle was imported from Argentina but is very moderately priced and available at Town and Country Discount Liquors in Cheyenne. Feeling adventuresome? Give one a try. Cheers!
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