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     With lush green fairways, beautiful azalea's & the roar of the galleries just around the corner it has me thinking of wine.  Yes boys and girls Augusta National and the Masters is here.  Not only do I look forward to the competitive golf & beautiful scenery, but I am extremely excited about the pimento cheese sandwiches.  That might sound silly to some but a ice cold Budweiser and a pimento cheese sandwich is what I look forward to the most.

     Why does this make me think about wine?  If cold bud wasn't an option...what wine would I drink with a pimento cheese sandwich?  Pimento cheese, that southern staple of cheese, mayo, & pimento's.  Often served with crunchy bread and veggies.  Something so simple yet so fantastic(5&10, The National, George's Low Country Table, & Lindsey's are some of my favorites).  If white is your choice, maybe a Pinot Gris from Alsace.  Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris offers the right amount of weight but crisp acidity on the back end to cut through the mayo.  Let's not forget Riesling!  How many of you wash your pimento cheese down with a glass of sweet tea?  Dr Loosen "Dr L" might not be to bad with its balance of sweet fruit flavors.

     Now what about red?  I personally would look for a Grenache or little Cote du Rhone.  E. Guigal CDR with its fresh red fruit and light body sure would be tasty.  Crumble a light bit of bacon(we all love bacon) on top and watch the smokey spice of a grenache shine through. 

     All in all, a few option to try the next time you whip up a batch of pimento cheese but I would be lying if I didn't tell you that the ice cold bud taste pretty damn good as well!

Enjoy,