Christmas Traditions Merlot

I never knew that Christmas wine existed, but I noticed in The Fresh Market flyer I got in the mail that they were advertising their line of Christmas wines. (I think it just means that these wines are only released during the holidays.) This holiday line of wines includes a Merlot, Chardonnay and Muscato. I happened to be open to trying a red wine so I went for the Merlot. The bottle had a festive label with a wonderful winter scene, getting you in the holiday mood before you opened the bottle. The wine had a wonderful red fruit aroma and was less tannic than some other Merlots I have tried. It would go wonderfully with a pot roast or steak and potatoes. If you are new to the red wine world, this would be a great wine as there are a lot of fruit notes in the wine. This has a much smoother mouthfeel and is less dry than other red wines. Ringing in at about $8, there's no reason not to try this wine so stop by The Fresh Market today and pick up a bottle.

It's Tuesday, So Raise Your Glass!

It's Tuesday, so why not celebrate? Time to pop the cork and enjoy a great glass of vino. I am a fan of white wine, but I am trying to be more open to red wines. I decided to try a red and a white wine this time. I have not had a Chateau Ste Michelle wine, so I picked up a bottle of sauvignon blanc to try.  It was a bit acidic and earthy, with a slightly fruity note. It was very clean and bright...perfect for a summer's nights. This was a great buy for under $10. I also got to try a merlot from Bay Bridge. This merlot was surprisingly mellow, had light tannins, and a great cherry flavor. It was a bit easier for me to drink than some other red wines, so that was a nice surprise. These were two great wines, so be sure to try them out. You don't need to have a specific reason to celebrate, so cheers to Tuesday!