Drinkin’ Like a Mad Housewife

Easter, Passover and spring cleaning can often be a lethal combination.  Add to that the stressors of entertaining, a revolving door of guests, as well as Georgia’s unpredictable April weather, and the limits of one’s nerves and congeniality can be stretched beyond thin–to the point of snapping like a cheap condom.  What to do?

Well, if you’re like me, there is always one friend who knows and anticipates your limits.  And, just in the knick of time, they seem to appear, bearing gifts and soothing your domestic tensions, encouraging you to drink like the Mad Housewife you are, pouring you back to a state of hospitable equilibrium. Thank you, Jerry.

Contrary to Miles from Sideways, I do believe there are decent Merlots to be had from California. Though I will agree, both in principle and generally speaking, that the best Merlots are produced in the Columbia Valley appellation of the Pacific Northwest. 

Now, that being said, this little wine packed a smooth punch. It was consumed with family and friends, over a luscious dinner which featured an entree of grilled chicken topped with roasted poblanos, covered with a tart cherry/balsamic/brandy reduction and sprinkled with queso fresco. Sides included a Spanish citrus-avocado salad and black beans. The wine blended both the fruit and smokey flavors, with undertones of sweet plums and berries.  Though originally selected due to its fun label (which Jerry pronounced looked like me), Jerry was strutting his wine prowess by the end of the evening.

The moral of the story? When April’s got you down, drink like a Mad Housewife!

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Jerry obtained Mad Housewife Merlot 2006 at his local Publix supermarket. It is produced by Mad Housewife Cellars, and is part of  a larger selection of varietals, including Cabernet and Chardonnay. You can find merchants in your area by visiting their website, as well as subscribing to their witty blog. And, while I have been know to rail on White Zin drinkers, let me make one rare exception and Pour One Out to Mad Housewife: 

As you may have read in previous posts, I lost my Nana to breast cancer, and my friend, Janet, of Orgasm on a Cracker fame, is currently engaged in the struggle. Mad Housewife has recently bottled a White Zin, and will donate a portion of the proceeds from each case toward breast cancer research and prevention. Thank you, Mad Housewife! Now, drink your wine and remember to Feel Your Boobies!