It’s been a rough few days.  No one thing in particular, but a few nights ago N received some sad news that we’re both having a hard time with.  And because of that, we’ve been trying to plan something that we can’t seem to work out, and it’s been hella frustrating.  (And if those weren’t the two most cryptic sentences ever, I don’t know what would be.)

Also, Miss T is clearly suffering from a raging case of cabin fever, and I need to take down my Christmas decorations, and everyone but me has a raging cold/sinus issue,  but instead of snot I keep having nosebleeds.  Basically, I think we all just need to get back to school/work/daycare and settle back into the normal routine.  Blah!  That is so boring!  Shut up, self!  Moving on.

Here, have some wine reviews:

Lungarotti 2008 Pinot Grigio.  I received two bottles of this as a gift, and it was quite good.  Nice and smooth, probably because it cost more than what I usually spend on wine.  So, you get what you pay for.  Yum.

Barton & Guestier 2006 Chardonnay.  N picked this up for me at the local World Market, and I really enjoyed it.  I find that chardonnays tend to have a bit of a stronger flavor than pinot grigios or especially rieslings, so I really have to be in the mood for something with a bite.  This one is really good, though, and I highly recommend it.

Royal Bitch 2008 Reserve Chardonnay.  So obviously I bought this one because of the name.  I mean really, how could I not?  Anyway, again with a chardonnay.  But I liked this one too.  It’s a little edgier than the Barton & Guestier, but I still enjoyed it immensely.  In fact, it’s on my “to buy again” list.

*Technically, a sparkling wine, since it’s from Flat Creek Estate near Austin and not the region in France.  A friend of mine had her wedding rehearsal dinner there a few months ago and we picked up a couple of bottles.  And since N isn’t much of a drinker, and it’ll just be the two of us tonight, and you can’t exactly save sparkling wine…I predict I’ll be far less cranky by the time the new year rolls around.

I hope 2010 finds you all happy and well.