Friendly reminder that staying in and giving yourself some R&R does indeed count as “having plans.” Raise your glass if you love to indulge in a bubble bath – and let us know your favorite bath bomb, bubble bath, and other accessories that make bathtime so lovely. Can you guess our favorite accessory? Of course it’s wine!
This Homage to Heritage Châteauneuf-du-Pape (lovingly shortened to CDP, but it’s fun to say right?) fits the bill for a great bath pairing as it’s light and earthy, providing a nice balance to any sweet bath accouterments.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a major wine region in northern France known for its bold, full-bodied red wines… But don’t sleep on a CDP Blanc! CDP sits near the bottom of the Rhône valley in France, close to Provence. The name of the wine region translates to “new castle of the Pope” and refers to a time when Avignon was the home of the Roman Catholic Church. Grenache is the principal grape in CDP blends, followed by Syrah and Mourvèdre, though 18 red and white grapes are grown in CDP.
Typical flavor profile of a red CDP is jammy with red fruit, with prevalent earthy and herbal notes. We found that this Homage to Heritage ($35) changed in the glass by the hour; revisit this one to see if you can spot any changes if you don’t crush it in one sitting! Generally speaking, if you don’t love a wine right after you’ve opened it, there’s a chance you’ll like it better in a couple hours, the next day, or even if you try the bottle again at a later date!
Enjoy some R&R this weekend and let us know what you’re drinking in the comments!
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