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Grapefruit with Matthiasson Chardonnay

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You initially think you hate it but you don’t really know why.  The truth is, you never really gave it a fair chance. A good lesson to teach yourself always is to question the ideas you clench so tightly to your chest. We adapt and change constantly even though we’d like to think we have ourselves figured out.

I have heard people say many times, “I HATE chardonnay”. It’s almost like saying you hate country music.  There is certainly some really good ones out there and you’re not doing yourself any favors by dismissing a whole genre.

I grew up with the Beatles.  They created a soundtrack that was the background of my childhood. At some point, I heard that Yoko Ono was the reason that the Beatles broke up.  Her voice sounded like a child, she looked like a witch and I always saw pictures of her just hanging around John Lennon. I hated her, but I didn’t really know why.

This was until I read through her book published in 1964, Grapefruit. It reads like a series of poems that are equally uplifting, hopeful, inspiring and innovative. Grapefruit makes me love art. The thing that makes me so sad is how many people dismiss her out of pure ignorance. In order to set the record straight on this and another brilliant misunderstood one I would like to pair my favorite book with California Chardonnay.

matthaisson chardonnay

Winemaker, Steve Matthiasson, makes a Chardonnay that makes me love Chardonnay. It achieves a balance that is so elegant and full of finesse you would be surprised to find it coming from Napa Valley (with prior judgements in mind). You would also be surprised that this wine is a little over $20 a bottle.

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Laundry with Elvio Tintero Grangia

Grangia

I feel like no one would give you shifty eyes if you are drinking Grangia at a laundromat mid-day. Let’s face it… you’re probably the most normal person there right now. And on top of it, this italian wine is made for any-time-of-the-day drinking. Though I might classify this one as another PBO (paper bag optional).

Laundry Wine I

The alcohol is fairly low in this bottle and it is young, fresh, crisp, and slightly effervescent.  Laundry day, you just got a lot more fun.  Though I realize any wine would enhance this experience, because doing laundry is a dumb chore, the right wine makes it stellar.

This grape juice is 50% Favorita, 25% Moscato, %20 Arneis, and %5 Chardonnay

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Sunday Brunch with Secco Italian Bubbles

Sunday Brunch with Secco Italian Bubbles

I admit it. Sometimes I’m a label whore. I was instantly drawn to this bottle because the label looked so festive, and let’s be honest, just damn cute. Lucky for us, this blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Raboso Piave with the name Secco Italian Bubbles is light, dry and perfect for Sunday brunch. Subtle flavors packed into tiny bubbles makes for a likeable sparkling wine that works on its own, or with a splash of fresh squeezed citrus.

In a collaboration with Charles Smith, this is made by winemakers Ginevra and Olivia Casa. From Rome, these lovely ladies always had a love for sparkles and created their own winery. The grapes come from an area called Veneto, in Northeast Italy. Veneto is known for its easy drinking, sparkling wine.

Sunday Brunch

I brought this bottle of bubbly over to my friend Lewis’ place in Silverlake. His home is notoriously known as the “bungaLew” where he used to run a supper club. This bottle quickly disappeared, along with Lewis’ delicious chicken and potatoes.

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