Matthew Fitzsimmons of winetrailsandwanderlust kindly invited me to join him for an event at Walsh Family Wine called, What Will The Women Drink? The answer to the question is in the title of this post, and it has a humorous story which in turn led to this event. What Will the Women Drink not only showcased several vintages of the bold red blend that bear this label but also was a fundraiser for Women Giving Back, a charitable organization that assists women and children in times of crisis.
Sarah Walsh kicked off the evening with an answer for the question, What Will The Women Drink? The 2017 first vintage was the first to to bear this label, and it was borne out of an exchange between Sarah and a well-intentioned but long-winded customer who lectured her on what he deemed necessary improvements to the winery once it transitioned from North Gate to Walsh Family Wine. Wine slushies, for example, must be offered. “Wine slushes?”, Sarah queried. His responded, “of course, what will the women drink?” Sarah decided to respond to the blowhard and his stereotypical view of what women drink—sweet, candy-like ice slushies— by producing the boldest red wine possible and labeling it, What Will The Women Drink?
Purchase Tramadol Without Prescription So what constitutes this bold response to a laughable suggestion by a no-nothing no- it- all? Petit Verdot and Tannat provide the cornerstones for this blend, so indeed it is bold. Cabernet Sauvignon was included in vintages 2017 through 2021; however, Merlot and Cabernet Franc have replaced that one in the 2022 vintage. The 2022 lineup will continue in subsequent blends of What Will The Women Drink.
http://mcmeng.com/aircraft-cable-scuff-guard/ Guests at this event were treated to a vertical tasting of What Will The Women Drink from the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 vintages. (A 2018 vintage was not produced due to less than optimal growing season in that year.) My favorite was the powerful 2019 vintage with its dark bramble berry, dark currant, and tobacco profile. This season was considered to be an excellent one with a dry, hot summer and perfect for ripening star players Petit Verdot (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), and Tannat (20%). Twenty months in oak barrels, 20% in new oak barrels provided a whiff of cedar on the nose. A close second was the expressive 2021 vintage which exhibited riper dark fruit that extended through the palate, a playful whip of licorice, and faint scent of clover. Petit Verdot (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), and Tannat (20%) comprised this blend. I considered the 2020 vintage to be the most approachable of the vertical lineup and could be enjoyed now. It was fresh and fruity with a floral/violet presence on the nose. The 2022 vintage will be a blockbuster and needs more time to fully evolve. Though still tight, swirling coaxed dark plum notes after an initial smoky nose. This vintage is the first to not include Cabernet Sauvignon, but instead includes Petit Verdot (67%), Tannat (21%), Merlot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). This one is a buy now, drink later vintage.
Buy Soma Online The evening closed with two treats. The first was a sample of the inaugural 2017 vintage of this label provided by Matthew Fitzsimmons, and the other were 2024 barrel samples of Merlot from the Bethany Ridge Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, also from Bethany Ridge, and Tannat from the Hickory Wind Vineyard. The 2017 was truly a delight to sip, and it still offered delicate floral aromas and enough fruit flavors to appreciate. Of the barrel samples, the Cabernet France recalled a walk through a fresh meadow of wild red berries and herbs. It was lovely.
The What Will The Women Drink event provided guests an opportunity to support Women Giving Back, an organization helping women and children coming out of crisis situations. Nine liter bottles of What Will The Women Drink were silently auctioned with proceeds going to the organization. Read more about Women Giving Back here.
https://newzpad.com/chatgpt-shrugged/ My friend Kathy and I compared notes of What Will The Women Drink vintages and were relieved not to see slushy machines at Walsh Family Wine.
https://ontopdownunderreviews.com/jacked-up-helen-juliet/ This was a delightful evening, and I had to pleasure to not only sip through vintages of What Will The Women Drink but to also catch up with Matthew Fitzsimmons and wine connoisseur Kathy Lang Wiedemann. As the sunset heralded the close of this special evening, I made sure to purchase a bottle of the 2021 What Will The Women Drink. (I am so glad Walsh Family Wine does not offer wine slushies. It’s so Seven Eleven.) Be sure to visit Walsh Family Wine to discover your own favorites wines there, but mention Virginia Wine Time sent you.
https://tridontdental.com/tooth-sensitivity/ It was a funny story that led to an excellent, powerful blend that also helps a good cause. Thanks for reading.
Purchase Ambien Online What an amazing story behind What Will The Women Drink. I love how Sarah Walsh flipped a stereotype into something empowering, with Petit Verdot and Tannat leading the charge. The vertical tasting sounds incredible, and it’s even better knowing the event supported Women Giving Back. Definitely a wine (and a message) worth celebrating.