Sequin

I think that this is the first time that my wine picking method has failed me. I can't say that every wine I have picked has blown me away, but they have all been fairly decent at least. Sequin was not a winner in my book at all! I would have to say that this is one of the worst wines I have ever had. I grabbed it on my way of the store one day because it had such a a fun bottle and it was a moscato, so I figured that I couldn't go wrong with wine that is basically sparkling grape juice. This time I was mistaken...apparently you can go wrong with moscato. It starts out normal and then all of a sudden this weird aftertaste comes and it lingers. I finally gave up on trying to stomach the first glass and it even gave it another try. The second glass was a bit more tolerable, but I will not be buying it again. It's unfortunate, but this is not a wine that I would ever recommend. I guess there's a first time for everything and after so many successful bottles of wine found, it was only a matter of time before one of them would be bad. Oh well. I can say I tried it and didn't care for it, so it wasn't a complete waste.

Macaron: Part 2

I came to find that there are other people in the world that choose wine by the look of the label. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does it and it proves that wine makers should never underestimate the power of creative label. I was already drawn in with the playfulness of the Macaron wine label and decided to try one of the other varietals. The Moscato Italia is a fun dessert wine that is light and sweet. However, I did notice that this Moscato didn't have that syrupy sweetness to it that most Moscatos have. This is a great girls night wine or just something nice to sip on. I know that because of the sweetness Moscatos aren't for everyone, but if you want to mix it up this is definitely a great wine. Plus, it's a great wine for the price and is a perfect way to celebrate the start of a wonderful new year! Cheers!

Wine of the Week

Wine is something that always intrigues me because you can never know all about it and there is always something new. I am very new to the wine world and still don't know what my favorite grape is or have a favorite brand. I don't know how to creatively pair wines with food, but I am definitely working on it. Every time I go to the grocery store, I always browse the wine aisles, even if I am not buying (I like to see what's out there). I was walking through the wines at Whole Foods and decided that it was the time to buy. This bottle immediately caught my eye because it had two of my favorite things on it...pink and high heels! How could I not try this?! Allegro is a moscato wine that is basically like drinking sparkling grape juice with alcohol. It's super sweet and beyond easy to drink. It's a great dessert wine or if you are just getting into wine. It's just a fun, playful, and great for girls night wine. It was reasonably priced and perfect for a relaxing night at home.