Drinking revelation

I opened up this fine Portugese cheapie (always available for 10 bucks at the LCBO) and realized why I had never stocked up on a so-called 'house wine'. I had always chosen new world wines before (USA, Chile, OZ), but quickly became bored of the candied, predictable taste. So I abandoned the idea and ended up paying too much for wine that I really just wanted to go with KFC.

Then Periquita. Cheap, but with complex earthy tones. Something I'd not likely get bored of. The 'Leffe' of wines perhaps.

In this age of cutting back, I'm adopting this wine as my new house wine. I'll cut wine expenses 50 per cent and enjoy a better bottle in the process.

The key is Europe. When it comes to drinking, I think it still has to be our first stop.

Pinot

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