Ta-daaaaaa!

After 2 months (or 2 days shy...big woo), I decided to see what the wine was like.  First step, buy some mussels!  I figure at worst, I can cook with the wine, right?

The mussels were placed into a sink full of cold water, cleaned (well rubbed with my paws), and any that weren't closed or didn't close with a sharp rap on the counter were tossed.  I think I only tossed three of them.  One was closed, but the shell was cracked.  The other two were already on their way to heaven, where they shall be revived and eaten again by the hungry masses.

About 1/2 stick of butter, some olive oil, and shallots later, it was time to open the wine.  Initial thought...hmmm....maybe it's not ready yet.  Pour into a glass.  Whoa.  Not bad.  Not  great, but not bad.  In went about 1/2 the bottle of wine (wayyyyyyyyy too much) , some chopped green onion, and then the mussels.  Cover pot for about 4-5 minutes and voila!  Food!

Then another try of the wine, this time with some ice.  Ooooooooooooo.  Much MUCH better now!  I'm regretting adding so much to the mussel broth!  It probably needs another month, but I have a feeling that the next bottle will be opened a lot earlier!  Yea!