Happy Sunday! We’re gonna get there folks, but it’s going to take a little time. Keep an eye out for people who are in need because we’re all in this together. A couple of weeks ago, I went international…only virtually…and tried the 2016 Chateau La Tonnelle Haut-Medoc. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Bordeaux region of France. It had a level of minerality to it along with hint of slight sulfur. It had a relatively strong oak taste as well with some slight fruit as well. It was a good blend of all. I enjoyed this wine with my dinner a couple of weeks ago before I understood I’d never leave my house again. That’s not actually true in that I have gone to the grocery store, honoring the social distancing rule as best I could. It got a little dicey around the meat, chicken and dairy areas because everyone was preparing for the apocalypse. I tried to hold my breath when encountering other humans, but I got so confused that I ended up breathing in while standing next to a whole family holding tissues, then breathing out next to the carton of milk. Just keep in mind that you need to protect the elderly and those who have already existing medical conditions. Thank a doctor, nurse, and/or an emergency responder when you can. And don’t hoard. That’s just a bad look. In summary of the original wine topic, you can find this wine at Total Wines for around $25.00 per bottle.
