Thanks to some computer geeks who think it’s fun to create viruses that infect your PC, block you from accessing anything, cost you time and money….the Wine Chick was only able to get 4 blogs out last week. I’ll try to make it up to you this week though. Thanks to the good folks at Citrus Park Computers, virus has been removed and PC is up and running.
After another long emotional rollercoaster at work, Hubby returned home with a bottle of 2005 Surf Point Merlot. I love when he buys the wine since it really is more of a blind tasting for me and for you too. The color in the glass is a deep red. The aromas are faint but I detect blackberries and currants. The flavors are soft with hints of oak, vanilla and cherries.
Surf Point grapes are grown along the warm inland valleys of California’s north and central coastal regions, providing longer growing seasons resulting in fruit-intense wines true to varietal character. Surf Point Merlot was night harvested so the grapes reach an optimal temperature for fermentation.
In my research I find Surf Point is Food Lion’s private label wine. We found this at Sweetbay for $5.99 which makes sense since Food Lion and Sweetbay are both under the Delhaize banner. I also learn Surf Point, recently received recognition at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. Surf Point’s Pinot Grigio received the gold medal, Surf Point Merlot (silver medal) and Surf Point Chardonnay (bronze medal). While I wouldn’t consider this my go to wine, it was very drinkable and priced right.
Wine quote for the day:
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world, that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly any other purely sensory thing.” – Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon.
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