WTN: can someone tell me why I bought a Kefraya white?

Betsy called in search of a white for cooking, I was busy and told her anything on the inexpensive "to drink" rack in cellar. She made a starter of kale with proscuitto and parmesan, followed by a chicken "bouillabaisse" . She had opened the 2005 Ch. Kefraya "La Dame Blanche" (Bekaa Valley) . Very floral, low acid, a bit like a low-quality Viognier. There's a muskiness that I don't really get into, and an odd flavor- reminds me of cheap brandy, but it's not hot. Overall I guess Rhone varieties, and I'm not a big fan of Rhone whites. Turns out it's Bourboulenc, Clairette, and Ugni Blanc (the last meaning I'm not far off in my cheap brandy thoughts). I've never really gotten into the Musar white, but I think I like it more than the Kefraya! Unsure how this ever ended up in my shopping basket. C

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.

Momentary bout of foolishness? I don't know. The reason why I once in Syria bought a bunch on non-Musar Lebanese whites for sure was a momentary bout of foolishness.

I'm not a big fan of Kefaya whites either. I had one a couple of years ago that saw enough oak to choke, well, me. I do like the reds though, and you can't walk into a middle-eastern restaurant in Paris without finding the Rose on the menu. It too is very pleasant, if not quite in the same league as Musar.


Prost!
Bill

Dale,
Great story. We also have a "to cook with" rack but it is in the kitchen. My problem is that I sometimes drink out of this rack and am pleasantly surprised. This is where we keep the yellow tail which I think is the ultimate beef stew or wine reduction wine. The funny thing, like you, I sometimes cannot figure out how some of the wines ever got on the rack or why I ever bought them. Think it is the wine troll that buys these.
Walt

Can I blame the wine troll when my credit card bill comes in?
Bill, will not let this experience taint me re the rose, if I see it will try it.