Open That Bottle Night

Well, it’s that time of year again – Open that Bottle Night!

Established in 2000, each February one night is designated as the night to gather with friends – or by yourself – and open that bottle that you’ve been saving for “that special occasion.” As we all know, too often “that special occasion” doesn’t come, and you continue to let that bottle sit in your cellar or your wine rack, calling to you…

So tonight it’s dinner at my house – a few friends, steaks on the grill (it’s actually sunny and mild in CT today!), and some great bottles of wine I’ve got sitting in my cellar – including Rebel Girl Chardonnay and Duckwalk Blueberry Port (to accompany the chocolate cake I’m baking for dessert) – and we have the recipe for an excellent Open That Bottle night celebration.

And, I believe the Catholic Church would grant a Lenten exception for Gretchen in honor of Open That Bottle night!

Salut!