The first few days of actual warm sunshine mean not wearing a thick winter coat, finally getting to wear sandals and obviously, a well chilled glass of Rosé. The first glass of the year is always an opportunity to raise a glass to surviving the dark cold winter months. However, I had a bit of a grim morning. A pigeon decided to dump its gut on my shoulder just before I walked in to work.
Horrified, I took off my jacket as quick as I could and ran to the nearest toilet to clean it off. When I got there I realised it was all in my hair too. In my absolutely mortified state I flung my head in to the sink under the awkward taps to try and wash my air. At which point I gagged and threw up. I washed my hair with soap and then had to get it out of jacket too, at which point I noticed that the poo had ricocheted across my jacket.
I think it is apt to say it was a shit start to the day.
I also know that people say it’s good luck. I don’t know why, maybe someone made it up to try and make themselves feel better about the fact that they have been literally crapped on. But I’m not going to dwell on it. I’m raising a glass of Rosé to finding it hilarious and hopefully to being lucky with the lottery ticket I’ve picked up. Every cloud!
Two rosés worth checking out:
Taste the Difference Côtes De Provence Rosé £8: I absolutely LOVE this wine. It is a beautiful pale pink colour and in a really fancy bottle. I love it because it is gentle, it has really delicate red berry flavours but it’s still dry. Perfectly chilled, this is an ideal match to go with some alfresco meats and cheeses. Don’t go too strong on the cheese though.
Taste the Difference Rioja Rosado Rosé £7: Too many people associate Rioja with red wine but if you can find the whites and rosés around, try them! This mix of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura has brilliant balance between the fruit and acidity. It’s fruitier than the Provence so if you prefer something with a few more strawberries in it, go for this.
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