Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivace

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivace

 

Grapes:  Not provided

Vintage: 2016

Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 

Alcohol Percentage: 12.0%

Price: $5.99

 

Tasting Notes: 

Given how hot the temps have been in Nashville, I decided to choose a white wine in hopes of cooling off a bit.

As soon as I poured this wine, I noticed a slight effervescence, which is a surprise that I always enjoy. As I raised the glass to my nose, I was surprised to find no real distinct aroma. Typically, pinot grigios are light, crisp and refreshing. However, this one didn't exhibit any of those characteristics.  As I continued to sip on the wine, I made the following observations:

  • Light-body

  • Not overly sweet

  • Notes of Pear, Apple and a hint of Citrus/Lemon

  • Subtle minerality

Verdict: While this isn't the worst wine I've ever had (hello, it costs $5.99) I'd probably say that the effervescent characteristics lends itself more towards a sangria blend or the perfect accompaniment with some OJ for mimosas. The wine itself was just O.K., nothing that I would go out of my way to seek out. 

Until Next Time! 

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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