About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Mad Housewife Chardonnay



Mad housewife is what I am likely to become having wasted money on Mad Housewife’s Chardonnay.  The description sounds absolutely delightful, something every wife should be treated with at the end of a long day running the household (and maybe even bringing home the bacon). It is described as being full bodied and having” flavors of melon, pear and Fuji apple abound. Hints of cinnamon, light toasty oak, and a creamy finish.”  In reality we felt the 13.5% alcohol overpowered most of the flavor-puts hair on your chest.  We caught only a hint of that oaky buttery flavor we all lust after in a chardonnay.  These heads of households won’t be looking for a Mad Housewife chardonnay to unwind from our days.


Varietal:  Chardonnay          
Producer/Importer:  Mad Housewife         
Region:  California
Vintage: NA
Price: $8.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): Medium gold
 Smell (bouquet, aroma): Melon and citrus
Taste (acidity, balance, body):  Strong alcohol flavor- puts hair on your chest, hint of oaky butter
Bottle presentation: “Wine should be fun, relaxing, and something you can afford to look forward to at the end of each and every day. Wine should never intimidate, make you think too hard, or create a new line item in your budget. This is your time. Time to enjoy a moment to yourself. A moment without the madness.”
Label description:Flavors of melon, pear and Fuji apple abound. Hints of cinnamon, light toasty oak, and a creamy finish”
Comparisons: Like a dry Riesling
Overall rating (1-10): 7
Date consumed: November 14, 2012