Little Black Dress is a simply delicious new Merlot wine I recently found. It’s lighter than a cab, but still gives you that dryness your taste buds might be looking for. It has hints of red fruits, mild oak and a wonderful slightly vanilla finish, something you have to look for after you swallow. I thought the vanilla was a nice touch. Many times, the smoked oak barrels these wines are left to ferment in carry this vanilla or tobacco flavor. It is indeed another California wine and can be purchased for a reasonable price of about $8-$10. Again, remember, your red wines will usually compliment red meats and red sauces and vice versa with the whites. Unfortunately, this wine is no longer available where I live. 😦
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I am a former professional chef, restaurateur, wine specialist and cooking class instructor. I have had the pleasure of working for many upscale restaurants under very prominent chefs as I worked my way to the top and began running my own kitchens and restaurants as executive sous chef, chef, and restaurant GM. I have helped build many restaurants and taverns as well as written award winning menus. My work has been featured in places like: Scene magazine, Houston Post and several Austin papers. I have cooked for politicians and celebrities alike as well as been a guest speaker at various culinary arts classes and taught hundreds of novice cooks and children how to create beautiful dishes and the right tools to use.
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