Wherein I get back on the STBNY horse with some robust reds from Michel Chapoutier.

This is one of the most enjoyable wines I’ve had all summer. And I’d say that even if it weren’t $14.99, a darn good price for a wine with this much personality.

I picked up this wine a few weeks ago at a hit-or-miss liquor store in my neighborhood. I’ve bought some real gems, as well as a few losers, at this shop. Fortunately, the Evodia fall into the former category.

When a friend suggested I write more about wine labels on STBNY, I immediately thought of Michel Chapoutier. What sets Chapoutier’s labels apart is not their look (elegant fonts, neutral colors, classic crests) but their feel.

Believe it or not, I do get sick of wine. My palate goes numb and I wonder if it’s all just a waste of time and money — at the end of day, it’s just fermented grape juice. And then. Then I taste a wine that reminds me why I fell in love with wine.