Happy 2010!

It's a new year, however this post is dedicated to a wine I got as a Christmas gift gift from my boss. I don't really know why I saved it for so long - actually I do. From about Thanksgiving to the New Year, there were quite a few parties to attend. I barely had alone time in my apartment to type on my laptop at night, like I'm currently doing. Also, I was trying to not gain too many pounds from the excess of food and drinks I imbibed over the 6 week span. I'm digressing...back to the topic at hand - WINE!

So my lovely boss Mr. E got his staff a bottle of white and a bottle of red. I wasn't a fan of the white, so I'm moving on to the red wine which is very pleasing. Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Combier 2007, a Syrah blend from Northern Rhone, sells for about $30. This deep ruby, medium-bodied wine is quite enjoyable. There are hints of raspberry and pepper. It has an interesting mineral finish to it, which I believe is due to the stainless steel barrels that are used during the wine making process.

I'm not a huge French wine fan, but I give this my seal of approval. It would probably balance out a hearty meal, however I'm a full-bodied wine fan. Before I stop writing - a shout out to David E who I hope will get inspired this year and try more wine (when he's actually at the legal age to purchase it all by himself) ;)