On my last bellydancing performance adventure as AdeebA Korsana with Dancers of DeNile I visited Ground Control Coffee Company in Goodyear, Arizona. Like most performances I get a little bit nervous prior to, during, and after being on stage. Unlike most dance locations, Ground Control serves a broad range of alcoholic courage elixirs.
I asked Shaun to grab me a glass of vino. Of course, with the array offered, he asked which one. Instead of going with an old standby or running the risk of choosing something nasty with a lovely name, I told him to ask for a moderately priced, sweet, dry, red. Something fun. He returned with a glass of a dark red that blew me away at first taste!
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz is exactly as I asked for. It is a sweet, though not syrupy red from South Africa, with hints of all those delectable little berries that turn your fingers purple when picked. Blackberry, strawberry, a hint of raspberry and blueberry too. There is nothing overpowering about this wine. It does not leave that sticky film on the glass or your tongue when drinking. It goes down smooth with very little alcohol after taste, but it is not so candy-like in nature that you feel like you are drinking spiked soda pop.
I enjoyed the glass so much that I asked if we could buy a bottle to bring home. Imagine the thrill and joy brought by the nostalgic and quaint twist top bottle with picnic tablecloth print!
I adore this wine and at $9.00 - $12.00 per bottle, it is reasonable enough to have for any social occasion or just for personal inspiration now and again.
*Note: Drink very little, if at all, when performing and never when driving home after.
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