Like most millenials I’ve found – especially since college –
that I actually enjoy my parents’ company. Being the oldest of four and part of
“the management team” since I was little, I’ve always been comfortable around
adults. By the age of 18 this meant that while my younger neighbors and
siblings were still playing capture the flag on the front lawn, I had graduated
to the porch, glass of wine in hand. Since then, I’ve spent many summer nights
and breaks home from college, catching up with my mom over a glass of one of
her favorite wines. After years of trying every red we could get our hands on
in the $10-$15 price range (and a few more expensive gifts) my mom has settled
on two definite favorites.
These two West Coast red blends are tasty enough to be
enjoyed by beginners but not so sweet as to offend a more developed palate. Apothic
Red, distributed by E. & J. Gallo, is a California blend of Merlot,
Cabernet, Zinfandel and Syrah. Even my sister who anything but a red wine
drinker (literally, she will take a beer, whiskey or white wine before drinking
a red) appreciates a glass of Apothic.
Though 14 Hands has an excellent
selection worthwhile of reds, our favorite is Hot to Trot, a blend of Cabernet,
Greanche, Merlot and Syrah from Washington. Both wines have an average price of
$10 a bottle, according to www.wine-searcher.com.
They’re a perfect selection for any occasion, from a night on the porch, to
gifting or serving at a party.
Enjoy!
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