The incredible television show, a Game of Thrones, returns. There are burning questions to be answered. Who will control the Seven Kingdoms? Will Daenerys and her dragons cross the sea and return to the Seven Kingdoms? Can anything top the Crown of Gold? Can the imp control Joffrey?
If ever there were a show where the populace looked like it needed a stiff drink, then this is the one. Life in medieval times was harsh. Life in the Seven Kingdoms and in exile seems even harsher. Booze could certainly help the characters as they forge their way with the watch at the wall where the winter scenes make me shiver, deal with the palace intrigue in the south that makes or wind their way through the tall grasses in blistering heat with the Dothraki. To celebrate their return, we have selected drinks for some of our favorite characters. Enjoy!
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Daenerys – Dragon’s Blood Punch. This is perfect to celebrate the possible ascension of Daenerys and her dragons and honor her dead husband and son. Daenerys is going to be bad ass this year – After surviving a pyre of fire and emerging with three hatched dragons, she is a contender to the throne.
Cersei – Black Widow. If anyone fits this description it’s Cersei. Cersei wanted nothing more than to see her husband dead and her son ascend the throne. Did we mention that her son was fathered by her lover, who is also her lover, and not her husband.
Joffrey – Blond Ambition. A spoiled brat who let his own ambition and hatred get in the way when he executed Ned. Now hated by his betrothed, whom he already despised, and the North. The North has succeeded.
Jon Snow – Connie’s Hot Buttered Rum. It’s chilly in the North at the wall. And scary to with the unknown lurking on the other side of the wall. Jon and his cohorts should imbibe in some of Connie’s Hot Buttered Rum.
Let’s us know which drinks your favorite character would or should drink.
Brush up on the whole family tree with this hand info graphic from Screenrant.com
2009 Archeo Nero d’Avola – Wine Wednesday
This week’s pick is from Sicily, the island off the southern coast of Italy. We picked up this little gem from Trader Joe’s. In fact, we have been buying it for the last five years or so. We just keep coming back. I tried as hard as I could to find out about the winery and found nothing. The only think that I found was that it was imported by D’Aquino. But, when I went on there site, I could find no info.
Nero d’Avola is the main red grape grown in Sicily. It’s generally dense and jammy with dark red fruits. If you like Syrah, you might be a fan of Nero d’Avola. However, this wine can run the gamut. The Archeo version is a very light version of Nero d’Avola. If it were a little lighter, it would be a borderline rose. However, the Archeo is highly drinkable and enjoyable. It’s an affordable every day wine! Salute!
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Appearance: Clear, bright, medium ruby with a garnet rim.
Nose: Clean, developing, medium intensity of jammy red currants, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla and sweet baking spices.
Palate: Dry, medium acidity, medium soft tannins, medium body, medium plus alcohol, medium intensity of jammy red currants, raspberry, blackberry, bramble berry, vanilla and sweet baking spices. Medium finish.
Rating: Good wine at an especially great price ($4.99 at Trader Joes).
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