"People drink when times are good. People drink more when times are bad..."
(But their average price per bottle probably drops.)
In preparation for a potential Economic Thermonuclear Armageddon, here are a 3 relative bargains to help wash down some economic fire & brimstone.
2006 Frédéric Giachino Vin de Savoie Abymes Tradition
(France, Savoie, Vin de Savoie Abymes) Approx. $14 at Ansley Wine Merchants. Jacquère Variety
Good yellow color. An initial aroma of pineapple, cold rocks, and light lemongrass. Medium bodied- crazy acids, and a big, mineral laden finish (maybe a little bitter to some- worked great with roasted sweet potatoes).
Fairly simple, but tasty, and unique. At under $15 bottle, I'm going to crush a bunch of these hobo-style with a can of sardines. I'm buying mo' fo' sho'!
2005 H. Brunier & Fils Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Le Pigeoulet en Provence
(France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse) Under $20 from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. White Rhone Blend.
Closed for business at first. Just some waxy fruit reminiscent of Nik-L-Nips. On day 2- Great white Rhone flavors- White flowers, pear and peach, some minerals. Beautiful stuff. Rich on the palate with good acidity, nice minerals, and a long, light mineral finish.
I need little more than this in a wine to be happy. Complex, refreshing, delicious.... Money well spent. Under $20, but drinks somewhat luxurious.
2006 Altesino Rosso di Altesino Toscana IGT
(Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT) Under $19 at Ansley Wine Merchants.
Purple. Big fruit. Cherry, leather-fruit (c'mon- work with me!), some hot tar, and giga-vanilla. Lots of fruit and acid on the palate, and a bit of an earthy finish.
On its own, this isn't my style, but with some of my Dirty Lamb Burgers- this sucka' was tasty!
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Here's to Good times!!!!
