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 moreI 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 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 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 moreChateau Castegens has historical roots dating back to 1453 with an awe inspiring castle and a beautiful vineyard. Superb wines are still being produced to this day like this inviting red blend of 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon! In my glass, deep ruby red in color. Aromas of ripe plum, cranberry, tobacco, and oak. Medium to
Read moreThis year’s Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala was celebrated at the newly renovated Richmond Main Street Train Station which gave the feel of elegance and history! The last time I was at a train station, I was running through to catch my train before it left without me! But this was an evening of excitement and camaraderie and was to be
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 moreI like to use the expression that “I drink bad wines so you don’t have to” and then you won’t have to hesitate about which wines to try when you shop. The wines I like best and want to tell you about are usually easily accessible to you so you can buy these wines online or at your local store.
Read more**Teaser Note** – This Merlot is out of stock at the winery so this review will only tempt you in many delicious ways and you will eventually have to find a close substitute wine to make your flavor fantasies come true. Finding amazing Virginia wines that fool your taste buds into thinking you are drinking rich California reds are happening
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