Each Monday there are two things that I look forward to, a cold bottle of wine waiting in my refrigerator and a new episode of the Bachelorette! OH and ONE more thing- quiet mommy bliss time minus tantrums, sassy ‘tudes, and playing dress up. Mondays are EVEN better when I have my best girlfriends over to share a few laughs and catch up on the craziness going on in each other’s lives. Being a mom is no easy task and we rarely get the shortest of moments to take a breather. That’s why we make an effort to take one day out of the week for “adult” time, no kiddos allowed! Moms need a little fun too and we take full advantage of the few hours we have together. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that we are all on the edge of our seats as we watch the Bachelorette each week. 

My mom even persuaded her fiance to join in on the party! He was the only guy present but he had a blast with us girls. Spending Monday night’s all together just makes more sense and this week we had a delicious addition to our viewing party. Brancott Estate Wine complimented our appetizers and kept use refreshed during those anxious episode moments. Even Ashley Hebert and J.P Rosenbaum from Season 7 enjoy sipping on Brancott Estate wine! 

Prior to our girl’s night in festivities, we were all unfamiliar with Brancott Estate wines. We may be best of friends but when it comes to our taste in wine we all prefer a little something different. This actually comes as an advantage when we get together because we all have the opportunity to try a variety that each enjoys. Both of my girlfriends have a mutual love for a variety of red and white wine. On the other hand, I have always found myself drinking sweet and bubbly Moscato. I envisioned girl’s night in as not only being a fun time with friends but also the opportunity to step out of my box a bit. After a cold glass of Brancott Estate’s Sauvignon Blanc I was ready to explore my options further! I must have been limiting myself all of the years because I never realized that there may be something else out there for my picky taste buds.

We all found the tasting notes of each wine to be very interesting. When drinking wine we don’t usually put much thought into the flavors and what foods may compliment them. It’s chill, pour, and enjoy most of the time! Brancott Estate was even kind enough to send us each our very own #ChillHour bag to keep our wine bottles cold.

Brancott Estate wines are created from the Marlborough region of beautiful New Zealand. They were the FIRST to plant and create the world’s first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine and have been actively producing it for more than 30 years! In 1979, the release of the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vintage started a phenomenon. This placed New Zealand firmly on the international wine map and set the example for the quality of wine produced from their home land. Today they are still setting the pace in quality, flavor, and consistency.

“Aromas of ripe lemongrass and tropical rock melon are immediately apparent, allied with a range of sweet, tropical top notes. It is a fruit driven wine that deserves its international reputation for quality and consistency.”

The Sauvignon Blanc has a noticeably unique flavor to it. I am used to drinking wine that has a bit of a bubble so it came off as new to me. But for my guests, they has no hesitation in raving about how delicious it tasted. The scent is fruity and sweet. We found it to be best chilled, refreshing and crisp. It paired well with seasoned hummus inside warm pita pockets. The acidity is noticeable and complimented the pepper jack cheese slices served. It is also recommended with grilled oysters, barbecued prawns or salmon, and poached white fish. If you aren’t not much of a seafood eater it will also be a great match for green salads containing parsley, pepper, or lemon. 

“With aromas of ripe, red cherry accentuated with savory and spice highlights, the style of this wine is typical of fruit-driven Pinot Noir. It has a sweet, velvet approach, displaying ripe red stone fruits, subtle spice, silky tannins, and good length providing a balance of structure and concentration.”

The Pinot Noir gives off an immediate scent of  berries including cherry, strawberry, and even blackberry. Everyone preferred this wine at room temperate instead of chilled. It really brought out the deep flavors. This wine is best paired with duck dishes, red meat dishes, and incorporating mushrooms. Simpler choices may include salmon, turkey, veal, lamb, and  venison. Even if you are not hungry this wine is yummy all on it’s own. It reigned as the “favorite” of the group! The Pinot Noir was much lighter than the Sauvignon Blanc and left a smooth finish. It would be delicious accompanied by a tender filet and baked potato.

Brancott Estate made girl’s night in more exciting and gave all of us a little something special to indulge in as we watched the Bachelorette. There is nothing more enjoyable than being able to unwind while viewing your favorite program with close friends and a cold glass of wine in hand. Do you share a girl’s night in or out with your girlfriends? Consider making Brancott Estate wines the highlight of your next get together!

You can learn more about Brancott Estate wines by visiting their website. Get social and follow along on Facebook and Twitter also! Right now Brancott Estate is hosting a Facebook contest in which one lucky winner will win a trip to New Zealand. What are you waiting for? Enter today and being your #ChillHour with friends!