I 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 moreThere always seems to be rumors in the air with just about everything and it is your decision to believe whether the rumor is true for you or not. Lately, I have been hearing rumors that Brick and Mortar Wines have been getting increasingly better over the years and I should find a few bottles and taste them myself. (Twist
Read moreChardonnay has always been a favorite in my white wine category since it can be developed into so many different styles! It can be aged in oak, stainless steel, concrete, or just in the bottle. Chardonnay can be lightly oaked, unoaked, sparkling, dry, fruity, blended with other grapes, and so much more. The region the grapes are grown in and
Read moreI have always loved experiencing red blend wines because I feel it expresses what the winemaker thought was the best wine possible with the grapes they had available. To me, these blended wines are the “Winemaker’s Signature” since they adapted the wine to the flavors they enjoy. Today I am sipping the Cuvaison “Prince & Pedro” Red Blend Brandlin Vineyard
Read moreI 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 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 moreYou can definitely say that this is a Chardonnay with “personality”…and the personality associated with it is tv celebrity Kevin O’Leary or “Mr Wonderful” of Shark Tank fame! I have very high expectations for this Kevin O’Leary Fine Wines Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017 because if Mr Wonderful has put his name on it, it must be amazing! These grapes were
Read moreSome wines just seem to send out this “vibe” and for me, that relates to music and how music and wine can change your mood and attitude in a very short time! Encantado is a wine that is just like that. You can feel the rhythm of the music and you can sense the rhythm of the wine as you
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