Hermit Crab

I went to Systembolaget (the Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly and only place one can buy alcohol) earlier today to buy some wine for a dinner party tomorrow. Even though I'm against the whole idea of monopoly and government regulations I like the shops. The people working there are well known for their knowledge of wines and other spirits as well as the huge range of different brands and winemakers. If I have the time I actually like to browse around for a while and see what's new and if there is something special I should try out. But one should not visit the store on Friday afternoon... So today was the perfect day to visit and have a look around.

Last year in September Michael and I drank lovely bottle of wine called The Hermit Crab in London. A good blend of Viognier and Marsanne from the McLaren Vale region in Australia. I had never heard about it, but Michael being a true Aussie told me all about the area and its wines. Back home I asked about it at Systembolaget, but no sorry they didn't have it . Even though the saleswoman knew exactly what wine I was talking about. She had even been to that specific winery.

And then today. Right in front of me on the shelf with new products was Hermit Crab from McLaren Vale. Rather expensive, on the higher end of what I would like to pay for wines, but two bottles just had to go into my basket. Lovely! Now I just have to make grilled tuna steak one night. I can hardly wait.