Who cut the cheese?

gotta get myself this cheese set when i move into a nicer place! it's so presh and makes me want to host a wine&cheese party, asap!

from  *uncommongoods for $20!

Wine Wednesday: Charmed, JAQK

could this wine packaging be any more awesome? doubtful.
must.have.NEED.

Wine Wednesday: Jam Jar

oh jam jar, you did me riiighhhttt!

ya'll, this is a fantastic sweet shiraz, perfect for just about anything! I served mine chilled.


here are the winemaker's notes:
Crafted in a lighter style than your typical Shiraz, this fresh, fruity, semi-sweet wine displays aromas and flavors of ripe blueberries, blackberries and raspberries with dark chocolate undertones. Refreshing and approachable with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, it makes a great aperitif and pairs equally well with meat dishes, cheeses, and desserts. Best served slightly chilled.

priced at around $10, this is an absolute steal! definitely one of my new favorites! Thank goodness the guy at World Market talked me into buying WAY more wine than I needed :)

Wine Wednesday

Happy Wine Wednesday!

Today, I decided to switch to red.

Mark West Pinot Noir - Oregon


Tasting Notes: Color: Deep dark ruby translucent. Aromas: Pomegranate, baking spice, bacon fat (I would have guessed there was some Syrah in this one due to this aroma) and forest. The mouthfeel is light-to-medium-bodied, easy, dry but not drying. Tart pomegranate and cola flavors are actually fairly lush and finish well. 13.8% alcohol content.
Runs from $10.95-13.
for the taste, it's a great value for the average 20-something.

mmmm mmm! makes me want to cook up something delicious!

Wine Wednesday

ahhh perhaps i smell a new weekly feature coming along!
since i'm not cool enough to have random followers, you all know that i am a wine-o. an EXTREME {cheap, tasty, did i mention cheap?} wine enthusiast, if you will. (Thanks, Papi)

usually, i indulge on the cheaper side (pregames don't call for classy broads), but occasionally i'll mooch off Papi for an nicer bottle...

anyway, this week i'll start with my very favorite.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - a constant value and a constant top 100 wine from Wine Spectator.
i found this last week at Costco for 11.95 a bottle, genius.

Tasting Notes from their website:

Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale green. (what?!?! i'm sorry, it's pale yellow. it appears pale green in the bottle)

Aroma: Lifted aromatics of tropical fruits combined with the traditional nettle and herbaceous aromas of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. (grapefruity goodness)

Palate: Firm acidity is surrounded by tropical fruits and herbaceous notes with hints of citrus sneaking in. A whopping mouthful of Marlborough.

Cellar: Ready to drink now, however this wine will continue to develop for 2-3 years.

Food Match: Good to drink with anyone at anytime. Ideally suited to asparagus, oysters and summer salads. (ideally suited for ALL DAY EVERY DAY!!)

while i LOVE Kim Crawford, I am partial to any sauvignon blanc from the Marlborough District of New Zealand :)