My apologies, I haven’t written about any wines or dishes I’ve made. It’s not that I haven’t been drinking or eating, I’ve just not been writing it down. Because our work schedules have been polar opposites, Mitch working nights and me working days, I’ve fallen in a sort of rut, making dishes that are quick and easy or a huge crock pot meal that we will eat on for days. (Boring) The good news, a new shift bid came out and our schedules will be closer together, not exactly the same, but at least we will be on the same sleep schedule. I am already planning some new menu ideas.

Last night for dinner, I grilled boneless pork ribs and a mixture of bell peppers and onions. I opened a bottle of the Limited Release Apothic Rosé for a light wine to accompany the dish. A California wine from Modesto, vintage 2016 was a pale peachy color in the glass. I could smell a whiff of alcohol and strawberries. The wine had 12.5% alcohol by volume. The wine tasted of strawberries and watermelon, but not a sweet wine, more of a soft smooth wine with no bite at the end. It had a light soft finish that encouraged you to drink more and refill your glass.

This is a wine that went well with the pork ribs and can be drunk all by itself, sitting on the deck enjoying the afternoon.