It is the last day of the year and this is the time that every wine lover has been waiting for! I am finally revealing Wine Splash’s Top 69 Wines from 2022! These are all wines that I at Wine Splash have tasted personally and would recommend their quality and taste to anyone. This year there are 35 red wines,
Read moreI am enjoying the Domaine Besson Chablis Premier Cru 2018 from the Vaillons vineyard of Burgundy, France. Vaillons is one of the largest Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis and is always known for its award winning wines! In France, many wines are named after the regions they are grown in and by French law, these vineyards can only grow that
Read moreEveryday of life is a celebration! And you can celebrate life with your favorite food, favorite wine, favorite beverage, favorite ice cream, or whatever. Sparkling wines have been a part of most every celebration since the beginning of…..well….bubbles. Speaking of bubbles, tonight I am sipping the 2015 Veuve Doussot Cuvée “Ernestine” Brut Champagne and it is explosive! A blend of
Read moreI am thoroughly enjoying the 2014 Nota Bene Cellars Red Blend from the Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State! An enticing blend of 39% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 29% Merlot all grown on the Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard. Aged 22 months in export style French oak barrels truly brings out complexities and
Read moreStories of King Arthur, Merlin, dragons, and medieval days are all brought back to life in a wondrous red wine from Trefethen Family Vineyards called “Dragons Tooth”. Or maybe watching an episode of the Game of Thrones series on HBO makes a “dragon” wine label more appealing to you! Because I enjoy stories of dragons and medieval days, the wine
Read moreI love white wines all year long but a light, crisp Pinot Grigio from the northern region of Italy can definitely beat the heat! These Pinot Grigios are most always done in stainless steel and are light in body and dry. These make easy pairings for warm weather foods and outdoor events. Today I am sipping on Corte Grande Delle
Read moreI have always felt that the region of Alsace was the forgotten wine region of France. With Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy, and Champagne always in the wine media, Alsace keeps cool and quiet in the background and lets the other regions make all the noise. But Alsace likes it that way and enjoys its small town ways along with its wonderfully
Read moreWe all want to be spoiled. Dammit, we all DESERVE to be spoiled! Well then, let me spoil you with a fantastic, luxurious wine from Blue Rock Vineyard in Alexander Valley. Deep ruby in color with a bright, ruby rim. An intoxicating nose with rich aroma’s of blackberry, blueberry, and sweet eucalyptus. Full bodied, velvety, and soft across the palate.
Read moreImpressive Pinot Noir from the Old Mission Peninsula in beautiful Northern Michigan. A wonderful place for great wines and fantastic scenery! 2 Lads Winery is one of those destination stops along the peninsula for both reasons listed and many more! This Pinot Noir is ruby in color with aroma’s of cherry jam, red berry, and cola. Lively flavors of ripe
Read moreCalifornia and France will have to step aside and make room for some flavorful wines from the Monticello region of Virginia! Maybe not the AVA you were thinking of but with sparkling wines like these, this is an area that you should definitely take notice of. This Rosé is made from 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir to bring out
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