Dearly Beloved I Thee Red

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Dearly Beloved, I Thee Red

 

Grapes:  Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sira

Vintage: 2016

Region: Central Coast, California 

Alcohol Percentage: 15.0%

Price: $7.99

Website: Click here

Tasting Notes: 

When my dear friend Brigitte from Top Nosh Eats makes a recommendation, it's one that you take note of. Several weeks ago, she recommended that I try Dearly Beloved I Thee Red. Considering that the wine and liquor laws are so different between Las Vegas and Nashville, I was fearful that I wouldn't find this little gem at Trader Joe's. Cruising the wine aisle, I spotted the Halloween-esque bottle. Scooping up not one but two bottles, I filled my cart and finished my shopping. 

As soon as I uncorked the bottle, yes this one has a cork ladies and gents, I could smell the fruity nose and I knew I was in for a treat. Here are a few other characteristics I noted during my tasting:

  • Dark Ruby Color

  • Fruity nose with notes of blackberry, cherries, and vanilla

  • Medium body

  • Soft/light tannins

  • Light/ Medium Acidity

Verdict: I knew my friend wouldn't steer me wrong. This red blend is a winner. Typically, you don't think of red wines being soft and fruity, however, this is one you can sip on it during the summer months and carry it right into fall. 

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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