March 4, 2021
Iconic Cellars: Sidekick Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Everyone needs a superhero someday. Iconic Cellars Sidekick Cab is super bold,
dry, and filled with dark fruit like blackberry, plum, and blueberry. It’s smooth and easy to drink with a hint of
cocoa on the finish. It’s a comfortable
wine to drink in front of the fireplace on a chilly night. For a girl who isn’t a big fan of
California Cabs, this one blew me away.
I opened this bottle after another kind of superhero got me
through a tough experience. I had an
unexpected biopsy earlier this year.
(But, realistically, what biopsy is expected?) At my yearly physical, a dreaded lump was
discovered. I was scanned, given an
ultrasound, and then told not to worry, but we need to biopsy it.
Thankfully, a nurse name Sheila held my hand (both literally
and figuratively) throughout the procedure.
She helped me relax, helped me to stay focused, kept me grounded, and
handed me tissues when I started to cry.
(I don’t cry, people.) In a world
where we’ve been socially distancing for nearly a year, I cannot put into words
how much her hand on my shoulder meant to me when the needle was going in. The experience was terrifying; having an
outstanding nurse there kept me from completely coming to pieces. I’m grateful beyond measure for her support.
The biopsy came back fine.
It’s just fibrous tissue and completely normal.
The next weekend, I noticed the bottle of Sidekick on my
shelf. It seemed a fitting tribute to
the nurse who helped me through something that could have been a traumatic
experience. The wine, like the bedside
manner of Sheila, was exceptional.
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