2013 Cakebread Chardonnay

To my delight, I recently acquired a bottle of 2013 Cakebread Chardonnay, and it is my delight to share a blog post about it. It is a rare treat for me.  I remember the very first time that I ever tasted Cakebread Chardonnay, years ago. An acquaintance of mine had taken a business trip to the Napa Valley wine region in California, and he brought me a bottle from the winery. Being a self- proclaimed Chardonnay Girl when it comes to wine. I thought it was the best Chardonnay that I had ever tasted. I did some checking at local grocery stores (not available here, in large part). Next I checked local restaurants. It was indeed available at the more upscale ones, to the tune of $75 a bottle! I had never had any wine that cost $75 a bottle in my life! I did enjoy it, but it is not a staple for me, due to my finances. All the more reason to share a blog post about the special wine that I am enjoying. Sante! 

Happy National Drink Wine Day!

It's National Drink Wine Day! Hope all my fellow winelovers out there are enjoying their favorite wine to mark the occasion! Being a Chardonnay girl myself, I am savoring a glass of chilled La Crema Chardonnay! Salut! 

Making Spiced Pear Wine

I had three VERY ripe Bartlett pears. My intent is to try to make a small amount of a drier, less sweet spiced pear wine. 

To the pears, I added a small amount of white granulated sugar, a good bit of cinnamon and cloves, and a small amount of cardamom. Now fermenting in a metal bowl, covered by a cotton dishcloth.