Proof!

This is proof that I should stop giving my oh-so professional opinion on whites... At least in theory, at least tonight.

See, I broke two of my own rules:

1. Do not buy wine from Target... At least until they get their act
together.

2. Do not buy multiple varieties of the same maker without having liked at least 1 of their wines... I totally did this with the Primaterra "brand" ... See another post (whenever I get to it).

So on my visit to Target when I filled my basket with diapers, two toddlers and all the Root:1 on clearance, I also bought the "middle sister" wines. It should have been a dead giveaway that these were going to taste like I got them at target.

However, I tried the "wicked white" first .... And liked it!! In fact, even as I write this I'm planning to get more for my alone time (I mean dinner preparation time).

Then I tried the "rebel red" last night. Blech! Didn't even finish a glass...

So, does this prove I don't know what I'm talking about with whites? If the rule goes that you like what you like, then what does this say?

I think I'm going to give the wicked white another chance and see if I'm really all that wacked out when it comes to whites.. And yes, I do know I'm wacked out in general so no need to remind me in the comments section;)

pacific rim sweet riesling

2007
sweet riesling
columbia valley
pacific rim

unless you like sweet riesling...

i'm kind of at a loss as to what to say... so:

1. the "other" kevin at sendik's said this is his FAVORITE wine. again, not much weight should be given to the self-proclaimed beer drinker.

2. sweet riesling. not sure how i'm supposed to take it.

3. there is the see-thru bottle label effect (like on "agree" shampoo from the late '80s, early 90's.)

4. Their website is www.rieslingrules.com

$9.99
Franklin Sendik's

Note to self: Try the dry riesling, or try drinking the sweet riesling with food. oops. Thanks Ross

root: 1 sauvignon blanc

Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley, Chile 2007

Me. Not a white wine person. Not versed in Sauvignon Blanc.
But this my friend is a perfect companion to my cooking "alone time" ...

Voga Italia - a no-go, but seriously check out their website

I would say this is the best of the whites from the trip to Sendik's when[the other] Kevin picked out wines for me... but still it tastes a little too dry or something. I kept tasting something that Brady would probably say "bites his tongue". But he usually says that with reds. The whole thing is a bit confusing.

Voga Italia
with its "I'm trying too hard bottle concept" AND their "trying too hard website"... see below
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

P.S. I have nothing against Venice.

OMG! Visit their website. I'm dying. Especially about the girl at the end of the flash sequence that is sporting a dress that only Amy would wear to a barbeque. No offense Amy. Well, a little:), but I love you!

www.vogaitalia.com
$10.99 at Sendik's

Macon La Roche Vineuse Chardonnay - Pour Le Kir Parfait

Always the quest to find good Creme de Cassis, and ANY Blanc Aligote from Bourgogne in order to make a Kir.

While I have yet to find either in the U.S., I was able to make a decent Kir with the Macon La Roche Vineuse Chardonnay. I think with a better Creme de Cassis I will have nailed the art of making a Kir in Milwaukee.

The vineyard has limestone-rich soils... So I am interested to try this without the cassis mixed in next time.

Vin de Bourgogne 2005

Alain Normand

Holy Cow Chardonnay - I got a soft spot, dang it!

"Holy Cow, is this bad. But a good back up for fondue-making if you would rather spend $12 to boil your wine and put cheese in it."

That was going to be my first review... until I decided to check out their website: www.charlessmithwines.com, and develop a conscious. Dang it! Remind me not to do that. They are from Walla Walla Washington, and have really cute pictures and pretty convincing commentary about their wines.

Furthermore, I'm not a white drinker. So, who am I to judge. After checking out their other wines, I got excited to try some of their reds - notably the syrah. However, all I have here left to taste from them is Kung Fu Girl, which is a Riesling. Why I bought it is another story, for another post.

Holy Cow Chardonnay 2006 (I would bash it, but I'm not going to)
Charles Smith Wines
Mattawa
Washington

P.S. I think it's funny how they felt the need to say "Washington State" ... I really never heard anyone say that until I went to the east coast, when there was a need to differentiate it from Washington, as in D.C. This is probably because the Charles Smith is from Scandinavia, and not from the west coast, where we assume Washington is a "state".

$10.99 (on sale for $8.99) at Sendik's in Franklin

Big House White - cooking wine

Big House White Wine 2006 (again, probably any vintage would do)

OK, I totally don't get at all what they are talking about on the back of the label.

I THINK it could be made from a blend of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, some other grape, Orange Muscat, Muscat Canelli and something else.

It doesn't really really matter since I just use it to cook. And drink while I cook. At $8.99 a bottle, it makes it a perfect choice, and convenient with the screw-top lid.