I'm on a diet (but I won't give up wine just yet) ...and gave up red meat for Lent. So it's fish and chicken here lately. Wine goes well with it.
Tonight I had a 2009 Apothic Winemaker's Blend Red Blend from Sonoma, California's Apothic Vineyard. It was really good. It's a mix of Zinfandel, Merlot and Syrah. I bought it on sale for $8.99, down from $10.99. It has tastes of dark berries and hints of chocolate. I was almost surprised I liked it because I don't like Merlot.
I cooked salmon, brown rice, yellow squash and broccoli. This wine was a good compliment to it. I had some while I cooked and it was good alone too. I'd pair it with a mild cheese and some whole wheat cracker for snacking.
