Wine & Dine 2020 had arguably the best theme in the race weekend's history - Wickedly Delicious, celebrating Disney Villains. And what a great time it would have been in person, racing through the parks with that ominous theme, the swag at the expo, the character meet & greets! Purple and lime green everywhere. Ah...what could have been (bring this theme back runDisney please!) Let's pour one out for all of the runners who still go out there to virtually run Wine & Dine Weekend, whether 1 race or all 3, themed to the villains of this year's event.
Wine & Dine Virtual 5K - Yzma and Kronk
Inspired by the duo of Yzma & Kronk, these Sauvignon Blancs are far better to drink than the poison for Kuzco, Kuzco’s poison (yes that poison!) The wines celebrating these two villains MUST pair well with spinach puffs. It also must pair well with throwing off Emperor's grooves, so the alcohol (ABV) should be on the lower end of the spectrum. 🦙🛕
Wine Information for Kronk
🍷Map Maker
🍇 Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
🔅Dry, medium-high acidity, medium body 13% ABV
🔅Notes of: citrus, passion fruit, grapefruit
📍 Marlborough, New Zealand
Wine Information for Yzma
🍷Kiaora
🍇 Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
🔅 Dry, medium-high acidity, medium body 12.5% ABV
🔅Notes of: passion fruit, grapefruit, nectarine, herbs
📍 Marlborough, New Zealand
Wine & Dine Virtual 10K - Ursula
𝕻𝖔𝖔𝖗 𝖀𝖓𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖚𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝕾𝖔𝖑𝖊𝖘 (yes, soles - your feet!) You deserve a treat after all those miles. 🐚 Inspired by Ursula, this wine comes from a region of California located by the coast and cooled from nearby sea breezes.
Wine Information for Ursula
🍷Sea Glass Pinot Noir
🍇 Grape: Pinot Noir
🔅Dry, medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, 13% ABV
🔅 Notes of: cherry, cranberry, dried flowers, cola
📍 Santa Barbara. California
Wine & Dine Virtual Half Marathon - Evil Queen
“𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒚? 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒌.” Inspired by her quote, this dessert Riesling is fit for an Evil Queen 🍎 Coming from 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 (the setting of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) this wine is flush with notes of 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬.
Wine Information for the Evil Queen:
🍷Heidemanns Blitz Riesling
🍇 Grape: Riesling
🔅Medium dry, medium body, medium-high acidity, 12% ABV
🔅 Notes of: apples and apples, honey, orange zest and grapefruit
📍 Germany
Wine & Dine Virtual Two Course Challenge
Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie
᭙ꫝꪖ𝕥’ડ 𝕥ꫝⅈડ?! Wines inspired by Jack & Oogie! I couldn’t forget about my Two Course Challenge runners! These wines have boogied in from Bordeaux for all your fall wine needs, whether Halloween or Christmas! (This blog does NOT endorse kidnapping the Sandy Claws) 💀🎅🏻
Wine Information for Jack Skeleton
🍷Château Roques Mauriac Gran Vin Bordeaux Rouge
🍇 Grapes: Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
🔅Dry, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, full body, 14% ABV
🔅 Notes of: blackberry, plum, earthy, leather, smoke, tobacco, cedar
📍 Bordeaux, France
Wine information for Oogie Boogie
🍷Château Tour de Bonnet Entre-deux-mers Blanc
🍇 Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc (75%), Sémillon (23%), Muscadelle (2%)
🔅Dry, medium body, medium acidity, 12.5%
🔅Notes of: lemon, grapefruit, pear, green apple, peach, slightly vegetal
📍 Bordeaux, France
Until we Wine & Dine (in person) again....
~Cheers & Ears
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