Cantina del Valdarno Superiore Chianti

A $6.99 Giant Eagle special, far from superiore.

This is a Chianti best paired with an episode of Derek, while laughing out loud with your mother at Gervais’ brilliant screen writing and acting.

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A perfect example of where you drink what you want (or have) and eat what you want…ha, or have! But really, if the two don’t combine and it’s just a relaxing moment with some cheap wine, just try to enjoy it. Throw etiquette out the door.

I mean, I should have known, a Chianti cheaper than yellow tail probably wasn’t going to impress my mouth much. A bit tart with nothing overly pronounced, this is surely a wine best sipped while sidetracked. Oh well, I had some fantastic Chiantis on my recent trip to Italy (stay tuned over on the phlog for upcoming posts!).

Cantina del Valdarno Superiore Chianti 2013

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A clear ruby red of medium intensity. A clean nose with medium intensity displaying aromas of sour cherries, nuts and spices such as black pepper. Dry in mouth with a medium (+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium tannins and a medium (-) body. Flavors such as cherry, slightly unripe plum and tobacco lead way to a medium (-) finish. An inexpensive, acceptable wine.

On another note…

Truly one of the best series out there in my opinion, I’ve written down some gems from Derek below. I think the principle message of kindness is one of which we could all take note. Give more and expect/want less, that’s what I took from this piece of art.

“I don’t think it matters if there’s a god or not. I’ve met people who believe in God that are good and that are bad. And I’ve met people who don’t believe in God that are good and that are bad. So I just be good. I’m good. Not ‘cos I think I’ll go to heaven, but because when I do something bad, I feel bad. And when I do something good, I feel good.” –Derek

 

“I never knows what to say, so I just hugs, and that sort of says it all doesn’t it?” –Derek

 

“You make a living from what you get. You make a life from what you give.” –Hannah

 

“If pets aren’t in heaven, I don’t want to go there. I’ll go where the pets are.” –Derek

 

“If you’ve got your friends and family around you, that’s everything. They’re the most important things in the world. And when they’re gone, that’s it. You’ll never see them again!” –Derek

 

“That’s the amazing thing about kindness, it makes you feel good, whether you’re the one receiving it or handing it out.” –Derek

 

“She said it was better to be kind than to be clever or good looking. I’m not clever or good looking, but I’m kind.” –Derek

 

“I loves all animals.” –Derek

 

“If you haven’t spoken to someone for a long time, call them up. If you haven’t spoken to your mum, call her up. It’s never too late, until it is…” –Derek

 

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