I just received the school newsletter and discovered that next week is only a three day week.

For the kids, that is.

Monday (in Victoria at least) is a Public Holiday for the Queen’s Birthday, and the following Friday the teachers need a day off for some reason or other. Report writing or something.

Argh! Bad enough my working hours have are reduced significantly by a non-sleeping baby, but having additional kids at home is not going to be conducive to anything terribly productive. Except maybe I will find that time to make some snacks for the lunch box. Or not.

The bonus, I guess, is not having to get out of bed and walk to school on these cooooold Winter mornings (and afternoons), and a McPherson Trailer Trash Chardonnay (2006).

According to the Wine Club, it is:

A delightful, fruit driven wine displaying aromas of citrus, grapefruit and tropical fruits with just a hint of lightly toasted French oak. The palate exhibits fresh, ripe Chardonnay flavours of melon and fig with a delicate, creamy texture and a crisp, clean finish. Subtle oak handling complements, rather than overpowers the wine. McPherson Chardonnay is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of foods. Try with ravioli filled with pumpkin and sage and a burnt butter sauce. Already a serious medal winner this is great all week drinking charddy and a ripper for all who snap it up.

I do note the “pairs well with a wide range of foods” component. Maybe I will make those muesli bars after all …..

Only $10.99 from the Real Mums Wine Club - and not $13.99.

Oooh, and this month, it comes as a bonus with other McPherson Blends – the Verdelho 2007 dozen, the Shiraz Cab 2007 dozen and/or the Red Centre Cab Sauv 200 dozen (all $131.88 per dozen, plus your bonus chardy, inc GST, and you get free delivery, remember?) 

Join the Real Mums Wine Club – it’s free, there’s no obligation to buy, but you do get access to a heap of really great wines at really great prices, all delivered to your door for no extra charge. And you can join in our discussions, review a wine or just talk about wine (and have a whine) on the Retell Therapy Wine Club Forum

Real Mums reminds you to enjoy your wine and drink responsibly. Otherwise you may spill some and then you’ll have to lick it off the floor or suck it out of the couch cushions. Or, worse, your kids will get to it before you!