I nearly missed the fact that tonight's comment is my 100th post - hooray for me (or, if you are my wife, curse this hideous event). In honour of this momentous occasion, I debated opening something special, even extraordinary, but in the end I opted for the simple pleasure of an inexpensive bubbly.The Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rose (NV) was only slightly pink, with a nice nose of buttered toast and a hint of strawberries. On the palate it had soft bubbles with a nice, dry cherry flavour. Uncomplex, but extremely quaffable, I was very impressed by the balance given the very low price. While bubbly afficianados would probably scoff at the 'mousse' and complexity of this wine, I thought it to be a perfect foil for a low-fat Fettucine Alfredo (complimented by some home-made fried Calamari). And at this price, you don't need a special occasion. Score 14/20, Cost C$13.85.
I bought this wine because of the good experience I had with the Jacob's Creek white bubbly. This wine could replace the Codorniu Brut as my favourite cheap bubbles, and encourage more frequent consumption of this celebratory wine.
Well, at least your wife isn't repulsed enough to swear off wine entirely! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteHi Dok. No, I don't think she would ever go that far. Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteThere is no hope and no turning back now!!
Congrats on reaching a hundred! It sorta creeps up on you, huh?
ReplyDeleteThanks Edward/Sonadora - no turning back. I actually never thought about it until I saw Sonadora mention her 100 post landmark and I went back to look at my Blogger post count. Wow - so much effort - I think I'll crack something REALLY special for 200...
ReplyDeletecongrats on the 100! sounds like a good bottle to keep my eyes open for.
ReplyDeleteVery quaffable, and easy to match. Thanks!
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