Back to the 'Burbs

So, Winemouth has relocated from West 34th Street in Manhattan to suburban Minneapolis. I haven't lived in a suburb since 1995, but it was time for a change ... and instead of hearing trucks honking outside my window, I saw a bunny in the backyard at breakfast yesterday. Aaah.
A hot night calls for chilled wine, and that's just what Bud brought over on Tuesday. I've only had Basque wine once before, so I was eager to try the 2008 Itsas Mendi Bizkaiko Txakolina. (I love the fact that their Web site doesn't even have an English version yet.) It had the tiniest hint of effervescence and deep floral notes (12.5 percent alcohol, about $21). This luscious white hit the spot with a casual dinner from the incorrectly named Homemade Pizza Co.; their pizza is delicious, but when all you do is cook it in your own oven, I don't think you can honestly call it "homemade." But I guess We Make It, You Bake It just doesn't have the same ring.