I like a winery that will try something new and take some intelligent chances in their wine making efforts! Sticking to traditional ways is great when you have found perfection, but sometimes those creative juices start flowing and you want to…you know….bend the rules a bit. The wine I am tasting today is the Calculated Risk Monterey Pinot Noir 2016
Read moreThe Lodi growing region in California is sometimes a mystery to me since I have yet to travel there to explore all its wonders and its wineries! I DO know that the Lodi region is very well known for growing Zinfandel grapes and producing excellent Zinfandel wines. I know that Lodi also produces about 40% of California’s premium Zinfandel since
Read moreI love Rosé wines all times of the year but really CRAVE it when the weather gets above 85 degrees! It is a party wine, a food wine, and enjoying life with family and friends wine. I call it “Sunshine in a Bottle” and I always smile when the sun is out. Today I am savoring the Napa Valley Estate
Read moreProvence, France is the place to look when searching for a flavorful, bright, and refreshing Rosé! The climate is just right for the growth of the grapes and the Mediterranean breeze keeps the cool nighttime air circulating. The wine I am sampling is the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé Cellier d’Eguilles Belles d’Eguilles and it is impressive. This 2019 Rosé is a
Read moreItaly is a place that has an amazingly long history and I have found it is best to learn about it while enjoying a glass of fantastic Italian wine. The Sangiovese grape is king in Italy and many Italian red wines are made using Sangiovese exclusively or in a blend. Sangiovese means the “blood of Jupiter” and is a well
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 moreGrowing up in Michigan exposed me to many northern grape varieties when I started tasting and getting into wine. Riesling was one of those grape varieties since Michigan had Rieslings of all different styles and levels of sweetness. So it is very natural to me to find great Rieslings and know the correct flavors that should follow when I taste.
Read moreIt is exciting to find a tasty red wine that can beat the summertime heat and also pair with all the great foods of summer too! I am enjoying the Helioterra Pinot Noir Vintners Select 2015 and it is from one of the best Pinot Noir growing regions, the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Pinot Noir loves to grow in warm
Read moreLets talk summer…..summer in a wine bottle…..sunshine in a glass…..if you are talking about wine, then you are definitely talking about Rosé! And there are not many places in the world that can compete with the flavors and styles of rosés than the Provence region of France. With its beautiful Mediterranean climate, limestone soils, and wine making techniques, you can
Read moreBeing a huge fan of sparkling wine, I enjoy finding bubblies from around the world in unique places. Now Alsace, France is not an odd place to find great wines or even sparkling wines but I don’t see them at the store as often as I come across Champagne. Many regions of France use the designation “crémant” for a sparkling
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Wine Splash! 