Spring is here (FINALLY!) and let's face it...whether you're a girly girl or a rebel to the feminine mystique, you've probably been struck by the urge to get your fingers into the potting soil and plant something. Personally, I'm an herb gardener; I've always preferred an earthy, spicey aroma. So I was a little suprised when I found myself wanting to plant gardenias. |
Gardenias?!
Wasn't that the scent of my grandmother's perfume? Dear god, is this
what happens with age?
It all started with a glass of Electra.
Electra is an orange muscat dessert wine with a remarkably low alcohol
content-just 4% (great for the low tolerants among us or those trying to
avoid the alcohol blahs). True to a dessert wine, this is one sweet
aperitif. The heavenly citrus flower scent mixed with the grapes
pulled late from the vine give this wine the intoxicating smell of gardenias.
I've changed my tune about the citrus and floral categories! Wonderful
on the tongue. Stays well in the fridge for a languid drinking of
a delightful bottle. Sip on this as you garden...and don't forget
to kiss the toads. Hey, you never know! (Rating ****)
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I can't recall the last time I saw a wine that looked like this- clear and deep plum. Elysium |