So my kittens how did 'ol J&J ring in a new era of politics Tuesday AM? Hmmm? Hell, more than just a new era of politics, a new world, bitches! With a bottle...I mean a small glass...OK, OK the entire bottle of the '05 Schram Rosé! Woo Hoo!
I mean, between celebrating the departure of that incompetent rat-bastard Bush outta DC, then that scheming shooting f-face torturer thief Cheney. Adios, D-bags!!
And then the real toasting for the most bad-ass incoming Prez in our lifetimes, Obama. How couldn't we drain an entire bottle? Yes We Can. So give us a break! Yeah baby!
Congrats Obama! Now get down to bidness and kick some ass, we know ya will. And we'll all help ya.
Anyhoo, as this is not a political blog, but a wining & dining bog, let's get down to bidness ourselves, and squawk about this quite quaffable bubbly...
Any red-blooded American will agree that a momentous occasion such as this necessitates some serious hooch to mark the date. And the Schram brings it. Why, you plead?
1) At this early in the AM, a slightly sweet, elegant Rosé beats shots of Hornitos. On most days anyway.
2) I like the color. A cross between peaches and strawberries. Awwww...
3) Tiny bubbles. 'Nuff said.
4) This bubbly makes me happy and it tastes GREAT!!
Speaking of taste (finally, I know I know), here's my take -
This bad ass load o' bubbles is about 2/3 Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay. So what?! Well, here's what, sucka: It's a nice blend for a Rosé, the Pinot lends a nice, fruit-forward charm to the wine. The Chard provides balance and nice, subtle yeast notes as well as contributing to a long, loquacious finish...Wow, I just had a Robert Parker moment, excuse me. As usual, just take my word for it! We Are VinDivine!
Goes for about $32 bones, which is a steal for a bubbly of this caliber. Hell, I'd even drink it after noon!
The only downside? I was in a desperate rush and had to go to those d-bags at K&L. I bet they're Bush + Cheney-loving Republicans. So I recommend buying it direct from Schramsberg, or anywhere but K&L.
Happy bubbly!
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