Do you know what I’ve been doing? Praying to the Monsoon Gods for rain. For today – not tomorrow. Tomorrow is The Party……The pool party we’ve been talking about and planning for almost 6 weeks now. It’s my grandson’s last Sunday with us and we’ve invited friends and family over and it’s sure to be some crazy fun but it can’t rain tomorrow! Here in Arizona rain is spotty and unpredictable at best but, when it does rain it usually pours!
It looks like in the hour or so I’ve been writing the Gods have been listening….not only do we have a storm, but it looks like a Haboob has joined us as well.
So as usual, I leave most everything to the last-minute, grocery shopping included. Well, today I was in for a treat….there was a cooking demo along wine tasting and the chef was featuring Francis Ford Coppola Wines and I sampled the Rosso.
The 2010 Francis Ford Coppola Rosso is labeled as a California Red. When I see that I’m not sure what to think….but this one surprised me.
The breakdown is 33% Zinfandel, 26% Syrah, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petite Sirah. The nose is very Zin-like and a bit jammy. I could really taste the Zin in this one – just a slight bit peppery, with some jammy-ness from the Syrah and the Cab gave it some body. I definitely got plum and cherries with a light to medium body mouthfeel and a short clean finish.
When I returned home to unload my groceries of course I did what any faithful wine lover would do – I popped this baby open! How else could I give an accurate description? I tried it without food – more cherry and lighter in body and then, with food, which gave it more berry notes and that classic Zinfandel profile -spicy with a bit of richness. YUM!
An interesting note, just before tasting this at the grocery store, I had mint chewing gum in my mouth (of course I spit it out, what do you take me for?). The wine tasted much deeper and richer, which leads me to believe this would stand up to something like meatballs. It just so happens the Coppola website has a recipe for Mama Coppola’s Meatballs. Try them, I’m sure they are fabulous!
The best part was the price….It was on sale for $8.99 with a $2 off coupon for purchasing meat along with it. When I got to the register the coupon scanned for $3 bringing my total cost to $5.99. Damn, I should have bought Two! I just read online that Trader Joe’s also carries this yummy wine in my area for $7.99 – Check It Out!
Did I mention I am a Super Procrastinator and I would rather write than clean. My house is nowhere near ready for our guests, yet here I sit writing and drinking wine so that I may share my love with you. That’s why my site is called My Love Affair With The Vine….
Not to be forgotten is the music. Here’s is a fun, upbeat, catchy tune that I first heard from the Food and Wine Hedonist. Now I can’t get it out of my head so I’m passing it along to you….Your Welcome!
Happy Saturday and Cheers to you!
In Memory of lives lost in Aurora, Colorado
I don’t want to end this post on a sad note but I do want to acknowledge the movie theater tragedy in Aurora, Colorado….my heart goes out to all of those affected by this horrific event.
My Love Affair With The Vine 
Honey, The next time you pray to the monsoon gods please ask for rain only not dust.
enjoy the party, enjoy granson, they growing up so fast, I did like the pictures : )
Thanks Ana. We had a great time!
Great pictures!
Thanks! It really got nasty after that and flooded the back yard and turned the pool muddy!
That storm looked fearsome. The wine sounds great and I like the price, a must try wine.
I’m glad you reviewed the Coppola. My husband is generally anti- ‘vanity’ labels. But it sounds good to me. As for the storm, I will cross my fingers for you. We just got a ton of dust and no rain in Ahwatukee. : ( But *high five* for procrastination!
You might like the Coppola Black Diamond Claret. It’s mostly Cab, with a bit of Petit Verdot, Malbec & Merlot.
The Gods heard me loud and clear. The Haboob headed north & collided with a HUGE Storm traveling south and dumped a bunch of rain, wind & lightning over the Scottsdale/Cave Creek area. Next time I’ll have them stop at your place 1st!
I’ll give the Claret a try. I’m glad you got your storm out of the way! Have fun with the party.