My typical Thursday night generally involves couch hangs with the fur children (Oscar, Pickles and Squirrel), watching the food shows on SBS. Usually I cook myself a nice meal, but after a particularly frustrating day at work (read: I HATE PEOPLE), I could not face a home cooked meal for one, so instead I treated myself to a quality beef sandwich from a very well known hamburger chain #noregrets.
I decided on my way there that I would also stop into the adjacent bottle-o, otherwise known as a liquor store for those of you who don't speak Australian, because I'd already been to the local one twice this week, and I was worried about looking like an alcoholic. I'd never been into this particular bottle shop chain, as I'm very put off by their logo colour scheme. Red and yellow only work well for one aforementioned burger chain. As I walked through the heavily armoured doors, I was greeted by a stark brightness that could only be described as 'hospital white'. Not giving into my colour bias, I made my way to the red wine shelves, my eyes scanning purposefully for the right bottle. This particular bottle-o chain carries wines that I've never seen or heard of before. Needless to say, I was intrigued. After sometime staring at the shelves, I selected a pinot noir from the Central Otago region in New Zealand. I've been very into pinot lately, and have been singlehandedly keeping the Tasmanian makers in business, so thought I'd throw a little dosh across the South Pacific.
Upon my arrival home, delicious burger in hand, I opened the Chalkboard pinot noir, initially smelling more savoury notes, rather than the fruity ones that are often associated with pinot noir. This particular vintage is from 2013 and is a blend of grapes from pinot regions in both Australia and New Zealand. Some might call this style of winemaking unpure, but if it tastes good, who cares? Chalkboard doesn't really need to be decanted, though it can't hurt. But honestly, who can be bothered being fancy on Thursday night when you've already removed your bra through your shirt?
Pinot noir can generally be paired with any meal, and Chalkboard pinot noir is no exception. However, as with any good wine, Chalkboard tastes beautiful by itself. In the glass the wine really opens up, releasing some of the fruit characteristics we expect from this varietal. The tannins are soft, leaving only a subtle chalky feel in the mouth; perhaps odd given the name. If I'm being truthful, and not overdoing the wine poncing, Chalkboard pinot noir is quite candy-like in it's sweetness. Not in a I've-just-eaten-my-entire-stash-of-Halloween-candy-in-one-go way, but in a much nicer, more subtle way. It kind of feels like a hug for your mouth.
This is an easy drinking wine, but one that has a bit of a punch. I can imagine drinking Chalkboard pinot noir slightly chilled, on a balmy summer evening. Remember though, that no wine, even white, should be chilled below 15 degrees.
That's all for this wine moment, my little ponces. May your glass be large, and forever full!
Wine: Chalkboard Pinot Noir 2013
Price: $16 - $20AUD
I decided on my way there that I would also stop into the adjacent bottle-o, otherwise known as a liquor store for those of you who don't speak Australian, because I'd already been to the local one twice this week, and I was worried about looking like an alcoholic. I'd never been into this particular bottle shop chain, as I'm very put off by their logo colour scheme. Red and yellow only work well for one aforementioned burger chain. As I walked through the heavily armoured doors, I was greeted by a stark brightness that could only be described as 'hospital white'. Not giving into my colour bias, I made my way to the red wine shelves, my eyes scanning purposefully for the right bottle. This particular bottle-o chain carries wines that I've never seen or heard of before. Needless to say, I was intrigued. After sometime staring at the shelves, I selected a pinot noir from the Central Otago region in New Zealand. I've been very into pinot lately, and have been singlehandedly keeping the Tasmanian makers in business, so thought I'd throw a little dosh across the South Pacific.
Upon my arrival home, delicious burger in hand, I opened the Chalkboard pinot noir, initially smelling more savoury notes, rather than the fruity ones that are often associated with pinot noir. This particular vintage is from 2013 and is a blend of grapes from pinot regions in both Australia and New Zealand. Some might call this style of winemaking unpure, but if it tastes good, who cares? Chalkboard doesn't really need to be decanted, though it can't hurt. But honestly, who can be bothered being fancy on Thursday night when you've already removed your bra through your shirt?
Pinot noir can generally be paired with any meal, and Chalkboard pinot noir is no exception. However, as with any good wine, Chalkboard tastes beautiful by itself. In the glass the wine really opens up, releasing some of the fruit characteristics we expect from this varietal. The tannins are soft, leaving only a subtle chalky feel in the mouth; perhaps odd given the name. If I'm being truthful, and not overdoing the wine poncing, Chalkboard pinot noir is quite candy-like in it's sweetness. Not in a I've-just-eaten-my-entire-stash-of-Halloween-candy-in-one-go way, but in a much nicer, more subtle way. It kind of feels like a hug for your mouth.
This is an easy drinking wine, but one that has a bit of a punch. I can imagine drinking Chalkboard pinot noir slightly chilled, on a balmy summer evening. Remember though, that no wine, even white, should be chilled below 15 degrees.
That's all for this wine moment, my little ponces. May your glass be large, and forever full!
Wine: Chalkboard Pinot Noir 2013
Price: $16 - $20AUD
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