Hello All – I hope you have had an excellent Independence Day holiday and great weekend! I enjoyed some time with friends and was able to watch some fireworks at a little place called The Rusty Dog Ranch. It lives up to its name because the owners, Jeff and Michelle, take in, foster and try to help all sorts of stray dogs (and all animals) and have a heart for giving. While there, we enjoyed a great cook out with some refreshing adult beverages along with it. We had hamburgers and hot dogs which are oftentimes paired with red wines or beer. We went out on a limb and enjoyed a great Rosé that hit the spot on a hot Fourth of July. We enjoyed the 2018 Château La Tour de l’Évêque from the Côtes de Provence region in France. Nothing says ‘Merica like Château La Tour de l’Évêque. If you are looking to try a Rosé, then I’d recommend really anything from the Côtes de Provence region. I have enjoyed a few from that region and have never been disappointed. This Rosé had hints of strawberry, honey and a slight citrus taste. It is just slightly sweet. This would probably pair very well with sushi and some spicy Asian foods and I will have to try that sometime. I would recommend this wine just to drink on a patio with friends as well. It’s a blessing to forget all of the rhetoric spoken by all political at times. America is one of the few countries in the world where you can drink a French wine while eating beef and pork, blend together in kinship, even with divergent opinions and backgrounds, and blow s*** up. God Bless America!!
