Saturday, July 25, 2009

Young at Heart


It's amazing how no matter old something is, it can still seem young and fresh. It can be people, animals, movies, politicans or even wine. Is it that there are some people who are just born with a young mindset that keeps them young and fresh even though they are ageing? The same can be said of wine. Some wines can be opened 30 years after they were created and still taste and smell fresh and vibrant.

There are some wineries like Hanzell Vineyards of Sonoma County that have been making wine since the late 1950's and continue to make wine that is current in everyway. They produce wonderful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. I especially adore their Chardonnay. The best way of describing this wine is elegant. I don't need to go into all the honey, creaminess (without the fat) walnut, thyme and mineral frarance and tastes. This wine is to Chardonnay what Jacqueline Kennedy is to fashion. Elegant, sophisticated, always current and always desireable.

Hanzell Wines are always welcome at my table. They are a winery that once again I can count on from vintage to vintage. There are cult wineries that come and go into fashion but certain Producers just like certain people can always be counted on for quality. Hanzell is one of those very special wineries. The 2006 Hanzell Chardonnay is a 5 apron wine. You can usually purchase this wine around $70.00, making this for me a special occasion wine.

Donna Reed, Jacqueline Kennedy and Hanzell Wines are my examples of staying young at heart.
It is so easy to become stale no matter what age you are. I continue to try and fight the struggle of being fresh and youthful in my own way. How about you? Comments and suggestions are sincerely welcomed.

Hanzell Chardonnay 2006-5 apron wine

Wishing you a 6 apron Day.

XXOO

Mrs. Reed

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