The 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,
Read moreAlexander Valley in Sonoma County is known for their voluptuous, refined Cabernet Sauvignon’s and this one is no exception! The unique terroir of Alexander Valley is just magical which would inspire a winemaker to put forth their best wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon spent 22 months in 50% new French Oak and 50% in once used barrels. Because there were prior
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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 moreI had the chance to visit the Surf Rider Restaurant in Hampton, Virginia recently and had a nice surprise. There are a total of five Surf Rider Restaurants and all of them are at or near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Tidewater region of Virginia. The Surf Rider Restaurant chain was started in 1980 by Liz Massey
Read moreKeeping things local is the name of the game when looking for fun new companies, new products, foods, beverages, and ideas. Everyone wants to help their neighbor by supporting them when they start a new business with a product or service that you enjoy. Also, the quality aspect is always there because no business owner wants to disappoint anyone, especially
Read moreBaked Honey and Chipotle Salmon tonight calls for a dry but fruity style white wine. Voila! A wonderful Viognier from Jefferson Vineyards from the Monticello region of Virginia. A landslide of flavors from citrus, tangerine, tropical fruits, and ripe apricot leading to a long, pleasing finish. Refreshing and elegant and pairs well with chicken, seafood, and fresh salads. Thomas Jefferson said “Wine
Read moreMost people love Niagara Falls because it is such a magical place! There is something in the air, in the water, in the soil, or something in the atmosphere that makes this place so special. Or maybe all of them put together makes the perfect scenario for growing a vineyard and producing fantastic wines. Pssst…by the way…..Canada produces amazing wines
Read moreI enjoy finding unique, food friendly wines from across the world. This little ‘diamond in the rough’ comes from the Minervois region of France which is located in Languedoc-Roussillon near the Black Mountains. This red wine is a blend of 45% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignan, and 10% Mourvedre. Yes, this adds up to 105% so someone had a few
Read moreFor those of you who have a Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant in their area, this wine should still be available to you. It is Cooper’s Hawk 12th Anniversary Italian Red Blend which was the wine club wine for October 2017 and comes in a 1.5 liter bottle. It is a blend of 75% Barbera and 25% Sangiovese all harvested
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