The Prisoner Wine Company has been making savory, eclectic wines consistently for years and the excitement continues for the 2018 Prisoner Red Blend. A blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono…..maybe some of the most unlikely characters to appear in a wine but oh, they sure work well together! These grapes were all sourced from several Napa
Read moreNo day in your life should be just run-of-the-mill so why should your wine taste same ol’ same ol’? I love Sauvignon Blanc’s but sometimes it does seem like some brands taste just like the others. Are you adventurous enough to overhaul your Sauvignon Blanc expectations and try something completely different? I believe everyone should always have an Open Wine
Read moreBeing in a “quandary” is something I am very good at since I can be perplexed in some difficult situations. But there was nothing perplexing here while I was experiencing this very quaffable and delectable white wine! From the prestigious Napa Valley, Trefethen Family Vineyards has taken their best white grapes, added some love, and created a lovely, tasteful wine.
Read moreThe Celani family has made a rich and delicious Proprietary red wine which sounds like a blend but is 100% Merlot from Napa Valley. This 2013 Merlot has been on vacation relaxing in new French oak barrels and this truly shows in the flavor. In the glass, this Merlot is very dense and violet in color. Rich aroma’s of stewed
Read moreI often say that I “Tour the World Through Wine” so why not visit Napa Valley and feel like you are in a Persian castle? Darioush Khaledi is the owner of Darioush Winery and he brings more to the table than wonderful wines. Darioush brings the whole Persian culture to his winery in the form of art, poetry, architecture,
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Blacksmith 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is very well crafted and forged to be an amazing wine! And so it is. Full bodied with rich flavors of stewed blackberries, ripe raspberries, anise, and hints of toffee. On the second sip, hints of olives and pipe tobacco came through to a long and graceful finish. Complex, balanced, and has all the flavors that
Read moreWhen I was growing up, I spent a lot of time reading. Mostly because I was a bit of a troublemaker and my father grounded me quite often so I would read in my rebellious solitude for days on end. But when I read, it was always about castles, dragons, fair maidens, and chivalrous men in suits of armor! Click
Read morePassion, effort, and experience will always pay off in the long run with any job or hobby that you are involved in. If you put in the time and effort, you will learn from your mistakes and gain experience. But its the passion and love for what you do that helps you gain respect and a following. This is where
Read moreI was up to no good, as usual, and realized that I haven’t found a fang-tastic wine for Halloween yet. You know, something spooktakular! So I had to roll ‘dem bones and the spirits led me to a mischievous little Rose’ from Napa Valley. I recognized the gentleman on the label so I had to give this wine a spellbinding
Read moreA winery name that may not be familiar with….yet! But a name you will remember once you put these wines to your lips and palate. Smith-Madrone winery is located about 30 minutes outside of St Helena, California, and worth the drive to taste the wonderful nectar of the gods here! This winery is not the new kid on the block
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