Miranda Lambert -- Bottled and Ready to Drink
When I heard Miranda Lambert had slapped her name on a few bottles of wine, I knew exactly what it would taste like. Moonshine.
I've had moonshine, and it's awful. Like nail polish remover mixed with rubbing alcohol. Surely, a woman who sings about killing ex-boyfriends would only make the strongest wine possible, legal or not. But when the UPS man brought me a shipment of Lambert's stuff, I was surprised to find it was very good. Since I'm a music critic, though, I didn't trust myself to become a wine critic overnight. So I enlisted some friends who are much better at pinpointing a wine's pros and cons. After a few glasses, though, how many cons are there, really?
(I should tell you, too, that this wine tasting came at the end of a snow day. With all the schools closed, we'd all spent the day shoveling, lacing up ice skates, pulling sleds out of the garage and making cup after cup of hot chocolate. So these were much-deserved glasses of wine.)
Our first dilemma was what to serve. I mean, what is the proper pairing with a Kerosene? And what would complement the robust flavor of her Red 55? These are not wine-snob wines, so we went with the one dish that goes with everything: hot chili cheese dip. (The recipe is listed below.)
One sip and we all agreed the Red 55 was our favorite. It's a cab-merlot named after Lambert's first truck. It's hearty and full-bodied, which explains why we kept our glasses full. Some of us, though, preferred the Kerosene, which is described as a Blanc du Bois.
It's dry, like a chardonnay, but has a nice sweet side. It reminded us of a wine cooler -- but more grown-up.
There are six wines in her private label collection, all from the Lou Viney Winery down in Texas. We couldn't taste every one, but I think we drew some important conclusions about the wines. It's like the vintners just bottled all the zest, spice and flavor of Lambert herself. That, any fan can drink in.
Recipe
Spread 8 ounces of cream cheese on bottom of pie plate. Top with one can of ChilliMan chili. Sprinkle with one big handful of shredded cheddar and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degree. Serve with Fritos Scoops.
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Cole Edwards (JensBoyfriend) says:
Miranda- A CRAZY EX-WINEMAKER!!!!!! :)
Mara says:
Very great description! I’m going to get me some now…I’m not a wine drinker, but this sounds very appealing…not that I doubted it would be, but I was hesitant!
Jess says:
Can’t wait to try it!!! Nothing from Ran is bad. ;)
Thorg says:
I’ll take a case of each, And 2 cases of the 55!
chickenmandan says:
ill be tasting mine in Lindale in April (Im Getten Ready)
Krystle says:
I can’t wait to try her wines. Anything from Ran is great, so I’ll definitely be stocking up in April.
gypsycowgirl837 says:
Tasted the “Belle”..it was really good! I will be trying
the rest in APRIL….
Audra says:
Can’t wait to taste them all in April… Great description and article! Thanks for writing a great review!!
greyhound says:
The Lambert’s sure know what their doing!!! Will be trying them in April also. :)
Delaware says:
Wish she sold bottles at the merch table (hint, hint)
spinningtires says:
As long as it doesn’t taste like Night Train, we’re good!
melinda bell says:
first of all the wine sounds great…. it’s bottled beautifull… i would like a price lost and where i can find her wines?? thank you so much… ur friend,angeleyes
jamie says:
WOW how exciting!!what a great idea…most if mirandas fans are women, and who else enjoys a wine night for get togethers?
Gilbert Burke says:
How can I order Miranda`s wines via mail or phone..Thans, Gilbert Burke
Gilbert Burke says:
How can I order Miranda`s wines..Gilbert
paul whitt says:
Got a mixed case last time in Lindale! I love county road 233!! I have tried all but crazy ex, and they really are a cut above the ordinary!!!
Krystal Towery says:
I would love to try some of the wine! I prefer beer instead but I am slowly getting into wine and this just sounds like a good place to start :) how can I get some?