A snowy Winter has me indoors doing intriguing puzzles and sipping amazing wines! This beautiful Winter sunset is so spiritual and full of promise for the next day. But I am not waiting until tomorrow to enjoy this Fenn Valley Winery Barrel Select Meritage from Michigan tho! The 2017 Meritage is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
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 moreThe excitement of visiting Napa Valley is one that cannot be contained in one mind, body, and soul. If you are a fan of wine, you know you are in the “sweet spot” of one of the major wine producing regions in the world! If you are planning a three day getaway, you know you have limited time to visit
Read more
One of the most satisfying things in life is pairing great foods with great wines. Doesn’t it satisfy your ego when you have found the right wine for a meal you created or chose an amazing wine at a nice restaurant? It really is fantastic! But how about if we go one step further? Many of the words you would
Read moreDedicated to the Hawks migration across Southwestern Canada, this red blend is just as exciting! A sumptuous Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc will make your senses take flight. Deep garnet in color with aroma’s of ripe red berries, red licorice, and cedar. Across the palate, full bodied and bold but with a nice velvety texture. Flavors
Read morePlaying Russian Roulette with a few cases of my wine in the cellar today brought out this tasty little red blend from the Michigan City, Indiana area. Since it is not written on the label, I am guessing that it is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, and maybe some Merlot. Garnet in color with the aroma of blackberry, plum,
Read moreThe theory that states “if you don’t see me eating food, then it has no calories” is one that I have followed for years. It was usually a piece of cake, a cookie, a quart of ice cream, or something else that was sweet and high in calorie. But if you didn’t see me eat it, I wasn’t going to
Read moreWow! Big, bold, yet elegant. Deep garnet and very rich on sight. On the nose, ripe black fruit, dried plums, violets, tobacco, and petrol. Full bodied over the palate with a perfect combo of silkiness and grip. Flavors of black currant, black brier fruit, eucalyptus, and cedar. On my second sip, the wine became more complex showing dried cranberry and
Read moreHere is a fresh, fruity, yet dry Rose’ from a winery who excels in producing great wines. This is a blend of 56% Syrah, 31% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc with all grapes being grown in the Niagara-On-The-Lake region of Canada. Fresh, refreshing, and delightful on the palate, this is a Rose’ that shows off its colors and flavor with
Read moreWhen you can’t make it to Napa or Bordeaux, then the next best thing is to visit your local wineries! The New York Finger Lakes is a 7 hour drive away from us but worth the time in its beautiful landscape and great tasting wines! Last spring, we went to the Finger Lakes and stocked up on wine from many
Read more
Wine Splash! 