The Delicious Monster

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Written By Catherine Courtney

The Delicious Monster

GRAPES: 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Muscat, and 20% Chardonnay

VINTAGE: 2019

REGION: Robertson Valley, South Africa

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.5%

PRICE: $6.99

Ever since I returned home from South Africa, I’ve been seeking out South African wine. Whether it be in a restaurant (ah, those were the good old days, pre-COVID-19) or at my local wine shop, I’d always snag a bottle or two to taste. You can imagine how excited I was to spot a South African wine at Trader Joe’s. I snagged a bottle and now I wish I would have grabbed a case.

I’m happy to introduce to you all, The Delicious Monster, which is a fantastic white blend produced in Robertson Valley, South Africa. While this is a young wine, it does have a 2019 vintage, it does not disappoint. When I was in Stellenbosch, I tasted mostly red wine because that’s what I am typically drawn to, but I discovered that South Africa has a killer Chenin Blanc, which is one of the many wines they are known for outside of their fabulous Pinotage. Seeing as The Delicious Monster is mostly Chenin Blanc, I decided to give it whirl and a swirl!

Below are my tasting notes:

TASTING NOTES:

  • Produced by the McGregor Wines

  • Gorgeous Label, really makes you think of the lush, summertime greenery

  • Wheat-Yellow color

  • Notes of lemon, honey, grapefruit, and peach (light citrus notes throughout))

  • Medium acidity

  • Crisp and refreshing

  • Nice, easy finish

Verdict: 

The Delicious Monster is a summertime sipper that you will want to stockpile when you find it at Trader Joe’s. Unfortunately, during my last visit, I didn’t spot any in stock, but you better believe I will buy a case when I find it. It’s the perfect wine to sip on when it’s a little warmer and the flavors are just delicious. To say this went down quickly is an understatement. Pick up a bottle and let me know what you think!

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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