I like to consider myself the Carrie Bradshaw of the wine world. Not because I am a particularly talented writer, but because I love LA as much as she loves NY AND my expenditures on wine equal hers on Manolo Blahniks. In the 2006 calendar year I spent $13,846.37 on wine. Retail. For some big collectors that’s nothing, I know. But for me, with my modest income, that’s more than I pay annually in rent. And that’s why I’m like Carrie Bradshaw, she couldn’t afford her apartment either.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Nothing constricting about Boa.
Pictured is my friend, Kevin, sommelier at Boa Steakhouse in Santa Monica. I went by to see him this week and asked him for his recommendation, something NEW and EXCITING (see I really am changing!)
He recommended Baxter, a 2006 Carignan from Mendocino. Only 100 cases produced by a father and son team. Fun! Kevin says it has good acidity, a stepping stone for Pinot drinkers who aren't quite ready to graduate to Syrah or Cabernet. I asked him if it was steak wine, and he said, "Yes, but it also has a light freshness to it." If I heard Kevin correctly this wine is on the list for the low low price of $60.
The most amazing thing about Boa is the Sunday "Wine Lover's Night" where all wines by the bottle are 50% off. Did you hear me??? 50% off! That makes Baxter $30!!! Sweet Jesus, take me now.
What a great place to spend the check you just got from George Bush.
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3 comments:
half price wine on Sundays?! How did i not know about this? Baxter doesn't sound like my style, but for $30, it's definitely worth a shot.
Baxter is not quite for you! Agreed - but we should go there on a Sunday - it's really great...
yipppeee! Welcome back, Mrs.
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