Stories 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 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
Read moreThe 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 moreLiquid Luxury…..Liquid Velvet…… a sexy and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville region of Napa Valley, California! Garnet color in my glass with supernatural aroma’s of black cherry compote, plum, vanilla, and spices. The entry is full bodied, velvety, with a tight tannin structure. Glorious flavors of lush black cherry, ripe cranberry, roasted pecans, dark chocolate, and exotic spices. Patience
Read moreDeep ruby in color with exquisite aromas of dark forest berries, blueberry, black plum, cedar, and baking spices. Full bodied across the palate, rich, with a medium tannin structure. Generous flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry pie, dark chocolate, warm spices, leading to a long, elegant, light oak finish. Very smooth and balanced between fruit, spice, and tannins. This 2009 Cabernet
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,
Read moreTouring the world through wine is an experience that is always exciting and changing. And it gets more exciting when that path runs through South Africa! If you are new to the wine world, South African wine seems mysterious but you will soon find that it has some excellent, vibrant wines! This fantastic Shiraz from De Trafford is truly a “Blueprint” of
Read moreMany things can affect your opinion when experiencing a wine for the first time. Was it the ambiance of the winery or was it the fun wine tasting hosts? Views of the rolling hills and vineyard from the winery patio were spectacular! The weather was beautiful and we were laughing, smiling, and having a great time! Maybe all that swayed
Read moreBig and Rich describes something more than a country music duo. An amazing, complex red wine filled with layers of vibrant flavors! Deep crimson color with a nice purple hue on the rim. Fragrant aroma of blackberries, dark berries, cassis, and mocha. Full bodied, rich mouthfeel with smooth tannins. Stunning flavors of ripe black cherries, blackberry pie, spice, and cloves.
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