The 2011 San Francisco Marathon kicked off this morning. Part of the course leads the runners right underneath one side of our building along Haight Street. While it was mildly tempting to wake up a little early and go downstairs to cheer the athletes, we quickly realized it’s a Sunday morning, it’s 60 degrees outside, and running is crazy. We could hear the clapping and cheers from our apartment, so we were there in spirit, of course.
And who on earth would run 26 miles? After one mile, my knees start threatening to call their local union reps and go on strike. Do that for 25 more miles, and I’m pretty sure my entire body would expatriate to Canada. It truly boggles our minds that there are people who PAY for the opportunity to experience that kind of pain.
But, to each their own. One thing is certain, after a race like that, whether you are a runner or a fan, or someone who lies in bed thinking about the runners going by and shaking your head, you deserve a drink. May we recommend some champagne? Perhaps one such as the G.H. Mumm Brut Rosé ($35). This is a cousin of the regular G.H. Mumm Brut that we often go to for celebratory drinks. This one was full of spunk, as it created a vortex of bubbles once poured into our glasses. It had a sharp initial taste that was a little sour, surprising for a rosé. The flavor then melted into floral and bitter apple notes that carried a little sass with them. The end brought on a punch of grape that rounded out the flavor experience. We were not wowed by this one, but that probably wouldn’t matter after 26 miles of running. We’d just be happy to be alive!
Score: An all-around 3.
Recommended: While it was pleasing and went well with the Mystery Science Theater 3000 movie we watched while we drank, it wasn’t as good at the regular Brut. We’d go with that instead.
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