Crazy Crazy Election
We have about 4 weeks until the most exciting election in recent memory. Claudia and I are addicted to this presidential election cycle. We constantly watch the news, and we have watched virtually every debate. That includes the primary and general election debates.
I am a YOUNG man. Very very young indeed, but even in my short years, I have seen a few elections. I have never, however, seen the population so excited and so engaged before. I am pretty happy about that, and I think after a lot of polarized years, we might do a little better than a 51% to 49% split this year. I will be happy to see that because I do not think the attitudes in the U.S. are really as black and white as they have seemed in recent years.
My last thought on the subject: I am glad to know that we will make history this year regardless of who wins.
The Spanish White, Albariño
I could not think of anything funny or witty to say about the wine I had tonight, so I thought instead to try to be helpful ;) Winter is fast approaching, but in case you live somewhere warmer than New York (not difficult), I have a good warm weather white to tell you about. If you are generally a Sauvignon Blanc fan, and have not tried the Spanish grape Albariño, you should give it a try.
The body, which is generally light to medium, is about the same as Sauv Blanc. The acidity is a little lower as is the minerality. The one I had tonight tasted like pear and Mellon with a slightly tart finish that resembled grapefruit. I could not quite put my finger on that finish actually. The one area where Sauv Blanc really out shines Albariño, however, is the nose. I did not get anything specific or interesting out of this one. It smelled nice enough, but it was nothing compared to the floral bubblegum bouquet of the average Sauv Blanc. Albariño goes well with lighter foods like chicken, fish, and pasta with pesto. It is also nice for quaffing.
Happy drinking,
-PMo
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