Last night we had friends over for dinner. This was our first official “dinner party” in our new home. Mike and Shawnie joined us for cedar planked salmon, rice & vegetables, and thankfully, they drink wine. I say thankfully, as there seem to be fewer and fewer people of my generation who enjoy wine, and are willing to try something new in the wine genre!
I bought the Kris a few weeks ago, after it was recommended by some friends, and noticed it on several wine menus. It’s not overly expensive, $11.99, although you will find it marked up to $30 in some restaurants. I always recommend bringing your own wine to dinner, many restaurants allow it, and the corking fee is considerably cheaper than most of the over-priced wine on the menu.
The Kris label extols its contents as combining”modern technology and traditional winemaking artistry to handcraft an exquisite modern Italian expression of Pinot Grigio from the classic Delle Venezie region”. They are not far wrong, at least on the exquisite part, I know nothing about the region or the winemaking artistry! Shawnie exclaimed “Wow, this is the best white wine I have ever tried”, immediately after her first sip. The second and third sips just improved the fabulousness of this masterpiece white. Crisp, clean, with honey and lime, this was a delight to drink on what turned out to be a hot, sunny evening. The wine served as a perfect accompaniment to the smells of the salmon, grilling on the bbq with its mouthwatering marinade of soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic. You hungry yet?
In closing, this is another must try…Cheers!
