Sassy Girl Wine Reccomendation

2011 KIRKLAND SIGNATURE SONOMA CHARDONNAY 

I'm always looking for an affordable chardonnay that I can enjoy on a weekly/daily basis.  And certainly husband is always urging me to find something gentler on the wallet.  He is the butt of all my best buddies jokes... "another cheap chardonnay, really???"  But truly this one is really, really good.  This is a wonderful choice to serve for a large party, when you don't want to break the bank on wine. 

I do not typically like a fruity chardonnay. I prefer a much more buttery one.  The reason I like this one...must be in the finish.  My nose normally does not detect the pear, grapefruit lemon as stated in the Costco Wine Blog,  but me and my sassy friends are always colliding with that buttery finish.  Yum Yum and Cheap Cheap.   Happy husband and extremely happy me :)  Run out and buy a case~ I know I am.

http://costcowineblog.com/2013/04/30/2011-kirkland-signature-sonoma-chardonnay.

Review from... Costco Wine Blog

http://costcowineblog.com/ 

"A pretty middle of the road wine, but not a bad value at only $6.99, especially if you're looking for an everyday white to accompany dinner. It's been a while since we've reviewed one of these Kirkland Chardonnay (last vintage was 2008) and I was hoping for maybe a bit more.  But then again...$6.99...

This is more of a fruity Chardonnay, which I typically prefer, but it seemed a little caught in the middle of what it wanted to be.  The nose kicks off tropical fruit and glides you in with some pear, grapefruit and lemon, but towards the finish the fruit collides with a bit of vanilla, butter and oak and it didn't pull through for me.  

With the right meal, I can drink this no problem.  On its own, its flaws become more noticeable.  I'd pay a dollar or two more for a different bottle.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 85 Points
*KirklandWine*

Costco item number: 514007"

Sassy Girl Martina Hingis Wins Miami Doubles

Martina Hingis, Sassy Girl of the Month

 wins Miami doubles title with Sabine Lisicki

"Its very exciting" Hingis says after winning first title since 2007.  "When you convert the match point, you're like, 'Yes, we did it!'' It's amazing."  Hingis reflects after doubles match with Sabine Lisicki.  

I'm a super excited doubles fan, and it is super fun to watch 33 year old Hingis, who has officially retired from tennis twice – once in 2003 due to nagging hip and ankle injuries, and again in 2007, come back and play at such a high level.  That's why Sassy Girl Tennis has chosen Hingis a Sassy Girl Player of the Month.  Awesome.  woot woot.  ;)

We are hoping Hingis continues with her doubles play, she states "Two weeks ago if you asked me, it probably would be a completely different answer from today.

"Last week, I was not sure if I want to put myself out there like this and lose first, second round.

"Now, after this victory, definitely things change. I would be very happy to continue to play some more doubles."  Excited to see that happen.  

Sassy Girl Tennis has followed Hingis throughout her career and partnerships with Tonic.   Who created a comfortable, fashionable ladies line that can be intermixed with your everyday yoga wear as well.   All us Sassy girls out there need to look good and play well.  It's nice to see collections to help us incorporate pieces that do just that.  http://tennis-speak.blogspot.com/2013/03/martina-hingis-and-tonic-team-up-to.html

Excited to see what Hingis will do next.