Hi Everyone – it’s been a while since I last posted, but I hope you all are having an excellent week. We have a cold front here in the Dallas area this week – that means low 90’s. I enjoy a good red wine when it’s cold outside, so thought I’d try the 2014 19 Crimes Red Wine. Sarcasm. This is an Australian wine. The story behind it is interesting because it is based on the 19 crimes that, if convicted in Great Britain, would lead you to be sentenced to live in Australia, rather than death. While it sounds like a great idea now, many died at sea back then. Those who made it to Australia would find themselves in a very rough prison system. The series of wines produced are supposedly in the spirit of the outcast. I can, at times, relate. This is the milder version of their wines. It has a floral essence and has notes of blackberry with a slight tobacco undertone. I wasn’t sure of this wine at first taste, but I really did enjoy it after it breathed a bit more. I’m just not a patient person, but good things come to those who wait. It stands up well to chicken or mild to medium rich foods, but might not be strong enough for a richer steak. I’d recommend this wine and would even like to try the 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon. You can find this wine at larger grocery stores for around $10-$11 per bottle.
