Fadeaway

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Fadeaway

GRAPES: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 7% Merlot; 6% Malbec; 3% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE: Not Specified

REGION: Paso Robles, California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.7%

PRICE: $6.99

Can you believe that we are only 47 days away from Christmas? I don’t know about you all, but I am embracing it! I’ve got my trees up and am already streaming holiday music. I know that escalated quickly. With upcoming holidays, many of you will be looking for wines that pair well with your upcoming dinners or those difficult to deal with relatives ( c’mon, we all have them). This week I want to share a bottle that is an absolute must, Fadeaway, a Meritage produced in Paso Robles. Since I recently did some tastings in Paso Robles, I was curious to try this wine and see how it compared.

Y’ALL…I was NOT disappointed. If you see this at your local Trader Joe’s, snag at least three bottles. You’ll thank me later. But without further ado, let’s get into the tasting details.

TASTING NOTES:

  • Natural cork

  • Dark, ruby red color

  • Slight sweetness in the mouth with hints of cinnamon and chocolate

  • Bold; fruit-forward (think notes of blackberry)

  • Smooth finish with hints of dryness/tannins

  • Earthy finish with hints of spice throughout

Verdict:

Y’all, this is one of the best bottles I’ve had from Trader Joe’s in quite some time. Of course, when I purchased it, I only grabbed one bottle, and when I went back for more, it was SOLD OUT! Do yourself a favor, if you see it in the store, grab a few bottles. It could be a great hostess gift or enjoyed at one of the many upcoming holiday gatherings. And if you hate it, well, throw it in the dirty Santa pile!

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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