Williamsburg Winery -- Lord Botetourt Red 2005

Neither me or Joy have posted a review in awhile. It's not because we don't love the blog, it's just that we haven't had much time. Our respective works have been crazy, and now that my commute can take anywhere from 50 minutes until the end of time, my eagerness to write about the experience is overmatched by my eagerness to crash out on the couch any time I have a glass of wine. This will not last forever, but it is a reflection of my current reality. Our blog continues to grow, nonetheless, and once again I'd like to say that we will welcome guest reviews if you're funny and feel up to it.

Tonight I'm reviewing another selection from the Williamsburg Winery in Virginia. You may remember some time back I reviewed their Two Shilling Red after an infernally hot wine tasting in a suburban parking lot. This particular wine was given to us as a housewarming gift -- so I enter into this review hesitantly. Many of our friends have given us bottles of wine (which is awesome, thank you) and, while we love it, it's caused just a bit of discomfort since we absolutely don't want to in any way seem ungrateful for the gifts. Writing "the merlot, given to us by John and Louise Beauchamps of West Falls Church, Virginia, has the smoothness and vibrancy of snot" is not too likely to make us any friends. Especially if I go on to state how it will only appeal to "ignoramuses and those of questionable hygiene." Not that I would ever write anything like that, but why tempt fate with friendships on the line? If I did feel inclined to write that, I'd hate to think that somebody's feelings might be hurt. Or at least somebody I know.

Fortunately, I have nothing but good to say about the Lord Botetourt Red and the wonderful people who gave it to us. It's a full-bodied red with a spicy kick that cries out for a honkin' big block of cheese. It's also named after an early governor of Virginia and a member of the original Board of Visitors at William and Mary. A statue of Lord Botetourt, in fact, stands at the College of William and Mary, indicating an impeccable pedigree -- since those William and Mary kids know how to par-tay. What? That's right! Can I get a witness? Woo-woo!

I actually highly doubt the Lord Botetourt Red is available for under $10, but for me it was free. And I'm drinking it. And I'm posting about it.

Word up.

8 out of 10

My house, Free