09 September 2005

Quick Update

Sorry I skipped Wine Blogging Wednesday... I've had a little summer cold all week and haven't been in the mood for wine (or food for that matter). Plus, up through yesterday I couldn't smell anything, which would have made for pretty dull wine notes. I'm feeling much better though, and should have some reviews up this weekend.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Get well soon. But what would you have tried with chocoalte if you'd been well enough?

Benito said...

Maybe a California Zinfandel, like something from Folie a Deux. My initial plan had been to use one of these odd fruit wines from New Jersey that have just hit the market here in very limited numbers--one is blueberry and the other is raspberry. They're not cordials, and they're not cheap; they're supposed to be well crafted if a bit unusual.

However, I'm not the biggest chocolate fan in the world... It's my deep, dark secret. I don't hate it, and I enjoy many chocolate-based desserts, but I don't get the ecstasy and pleasure that most people receive from the ingredient. I've never had a chocolate craving. I do admit that I enjoy a properly made truffle, and yes, I do have a soft spot for great Belgian chocolate (like Leonidas), but that stuff is practically butter.