It may not have ever come to your attention (because you're sitting at home instead of out drinking with me)  but every Thursday, at our weekly wine tasting, compliments of Greenfield Liquors, I have a few opinions.  Some I express, others I keep to myself. But, my one universal opinion - one that only a few of my devoted groupies comprehend - is that Red Wine can never be big enough, bold enough, rich enough or dry enough.  
In other words, I am like the little boy who cried wolf only I cry:

"I LOVE RED WINE"  

I have yet to open up a bottle of red wine at the tastings that I haven't absolutely adored.  True, some I like better than others but I'm an 'equal opportunity adorer" and Langmeil's, "Three Gardens" blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre was opened, sipped and yes, adored!!



"Three Gardens" is 48% Shiraz, 42% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre and 100% delicious.  This is a distinct Barossa style wine from Australia with good balance, nice fruit, and a very nice price that all came together on Thursday.  The overall flavors began with ripe cherries and blackberries and finished with maybe a hint of clove or a touch of cinnamon....you be the judge.  

The palate on this wine was kind of like having 3 therapists:  The front mouth feel is the therapist you see because you want to be coddled, the mid mouth feel is the therapist you see when you need to be loved and the final finish is the therapist you see when you just want to look at a beautiful man/woman therapist....you know, like a beautiful work of art or in this case, a beautiful finish to a lovely red wine.

So, I guess at the end of the day, what I'm trying to say is that this Aussie blend could help solve any head case.  (Well, if I had to be honest, most wine can do that without the self indulgences that therapy oft times brings us too.... or the price tag,I mean, if we're to be honest)  Or, at the very least, it could have you leaving your therapist's office crying: 

"I have figured out that what I hate in life.....I love in wine."

It's a start anyway.  And, if you can't afford a therapist, I've heard there's a group therapy session held at your local liquor store (every Thursday to be exact). You don't have to be a member to join.  All you have to do is show up.  
I've heard they open every session with:

 "Hi, my name is Amanda and I.........LOVE RED WINE."  

See you at "Group!"

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