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April 02, 2008

What I'm Drinking Tonight

So Friday I started out with the decent Portuguese wine below, but as it took me a little longer than I had reckoned to get the burgers ready I had to open another bottle.

I hate that.

Anyhow, in keeping with our "Bing is a cheap bastard" theme I found this Australian Madison Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 for $7

Now, a quick glance at the calendar tell you that we're only 3 months into 2008, and even granting our dear friends Down Under the benefit of their seasons being bass-ackwards from ours this wine is at best, what, 6-7 months old at most? So I wasn't expecting much.

I was very pleasantly surprised. For $7 this beats the pants off of many $15 wines I've had. It has some nice tannins and good cabernet flavor, with some hints of leather at the end (just the way Ken likes it). I'll definitely pick up a few more bottles just to confirm this experiment...this could be a very good buy.

Oh, and those cheeseburgers you see in the background were very yum.

Posted by Mr. Bingley at April 2, 2008 07:32 AM

Comments

You're starting to worry me...

I mean, if you're going to kill me, at least spend some money for the good stuff.

Oh, Your Colon says, "thanks a lot for all that grease from those cheeseburgers. Would it kill you to eat a little more fiber? You don't want me to start passing this now do you?"

Posted by: Your Liver at April 2, 2008 10:51 AM

Dear Liver,

Someday you will make fine foie gras.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 2, 2008 11:42 AM

I haven't had red wine in a long time... wrote this one down for next time. :)

Posted by: Nina at April 2, 2008 11:53 AM

I must not be drinking enough. My liver _never_ talks to me.

Posted by: Kate P at April 2, 2008 01:08 PM

Nina, Nina, Nina, we have to correct this problem! A little red wine nearly every day is good for you. It makes the paper grading much more enjoyable. :)

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 3, 2008 01:11 PM