What can I say about musicians? Erm, the less said, the better. Better talk about wine. It's hard for me to separate the music from the wine... oh, familiar territory.
Majella 'The Musician' Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2005Why do I like this wine? The complexity is incredible for a wine so young; hints of chocolate (my favourite!) and brambly undertones. It's big and it's in-yer-face but isn't that what you need on a cold winter's night? It's stunning Coonawarra with hints of eucalypt and sea spray, and it knocks most wines at £8.99 out of the water.
However, for all the joy it brings, there is a terrible, tragic story behind the name of this wine. It is named after Matthew Lynn (son of the owners' of Majella), killed early in 2005 in a hit and run accident. A 20-year-old who wanted to make music his life, hence the name, and it is a wonderful tribute.
“Without music life would be a mistake.” as Nietzsche said. It's a matter of separating the Who and the What. Music and Boyfriend. Wine and Music.
I don't know much, but I know...
I love you?
This wine is a freak (amazingly good value) and very, very reliable; a good musician showing up to the gig and just tearing it up, every time.
