The heat is on. Literally. After the last week or so, there’s no denying that furnace season has fully arrived.
Heck, snow is falling regularly at higher elevations. Thus resigned to elevated heating bills, may as well embrace the comforts and joys ahead — from aprés ski activities to, well, comfort wines to warm the palate and soul. Bow & Arrow Wines 2020 Fool’s Gold, Oregon (around $26, available at select private wine stores) What does a comfort wine taste like? In broad strokes, it’s richer and more robust overall.
In terms of white wine, comfort wine can be a transition from Sauvignon Blanc to Chardonnay. Or in the case of Fool’s Gold, it’s a blend of both grapes to meld freshness and richness. This 50/50 blend sourced from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Fool’s Gold boasts exotic aromatics of citrus, biscuit, and dried fruit.
A robust mid-palate meets floral and herbal notes before a fulsome yet slightly funky finish. This is a storm watching white, and will also pair well with roast chicken or chana aloo curry. Bottom line: B, Rich and exotic white.
Township 7 2023 Rosé, B.C. ($27.
97, available through the winery) Don’t stop believing, and don’t stop sipping rosé in the off-season. Even if it’s not sunny outside, doesn’t mean that rosé loses its sunny disposition. Which is to say, there’s just something fun about serving pink wine in months with an R.
Just opt for a richer style rosé, say something like Township 7’s Merlot-dominant blu.