Gros Ventre Cellars 2019 High Country White + Schitt's Creek (on Netflix)
Harvest 2020
Ok. So we’re no longer in a pandemic-induced spiral of fear. Instead, we’re in a homeschool/pandemic/wildfire-induced spiral of stress. Don’t worry – we have just the thing!
During the pandemic lockdown, Sarah declared a moratorium on shows involving drug wars, serial killers, and/or strippers, and Chris shared that he’d prefer to not watch shows featuring divorcing couples or political scandals. We decided a comedy was in order, so we started watching Schitt’s Creek on Netflix, which at about :22 minutes is the perfect amount of time before our eyelids start closing at the end of the day. We are big fans of Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara in movies like Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting for Guffman, so we’re stoked to have a chance to watch them in something new.
Daniel Levy (Eugene’s son) came up with the idea for the show while watching reality television, saying, “I had been watching some reality TV and was concentrating on what would happen if one of these wealthy families lost everything. Would the Kardashians still be the Kardashians without their money?” The series follows the trials and tribulations of the formerly wealthy Rose family when they are forced to relocate to Schitt’s Creek, a small town they once purchased as a joke. We find it delightful to laugh at silly rich people (and their outfits!). Beyond the laughter, the show also has a lot of heart. It takes a while to rev up but gets funnier as the seasons pass – so stick with it.
This show calls for a wine that’s quaffable, crisp, refreshing, and easy to enjoy, while also being critically acclaimed and worthy of Moira Rose’s discerning palate. Our 2019 High Country White perfectly fits the bill. Serve it chilled in your best stemware and consider making what we call “Daddy’s Famous Popcorn,” the old-fashioned type made in a kettle with oil over a hot burner and finished with a healthy dollop of melted butter and salt. Belly laughs are the best medicine. So go forth and enjoy.
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