Avoiding Chardonnay no more!

A lot of folks classify themselves as either red or white wine lovers. I'd like to think I'm an equal opportunity wine lover, but I do tend more toward the bold reds. So, I've challenged myself this summer to extend my white wine tasting beyond my beloved cheap & dry Andres champagne that goes into my mimosa's. (To wit, I always say, I should just hit myself over the head w/the Andres bottle b/c that's exactly how I feel after I drink it! LOL!)

I think I shy away from whites in general b/c I'm not a fan of sweet. In my perception, generally restaurants offer whites that for the most part tend on the sweeter side. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the dry chardonnay's that generally do not jibe w/my palate. The oaky acridness is a big turn off for me> not to mention I generally end up with a migraine for some reason?
Enter Cono Sur, a Chilean organic Chard that I mistook for a dryer reisling upon my first tasting. I have Grey Bear co-owner, Lindsey W-W. to thank for this discovery! She has quite a few beautiful "summer" whites up her sleeve. You should take the gorgeously green drive out to GB to check them out. Esp. since their new outdoor patio has been officially installed w/a generous amount of seating.

Thanks Lindz!

Disclaimer: I know the folks that own GB, so my judgement is def. biased. But, I will tell you that their Sunday brunch is mouth-wateringly delicious. This Sunday I had the biscuits and gravy. Hit the spot! Moist crumbly biscuits smothered in a spicy sausage gravy.

Also love that their fruit salad is ripe and generous on the plate, not a "throw away" garnish. Helps cut the heaviness between the B&G and fried, spiced new potatoes. Topped off w/a Pomegranate Mimosa(or Greyhound!), it's the perfect Sunday brunch!