181 Lodi ’08 Merlot
Tasting a 181 Merlot ’08 and its a definite “Buy a case @ $9.99/bottle! This wine is a great steal. If you like a medium bodied Merlot with a spicy dark berry taste, this is it. The body lingers on Read More …
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Goosecross Cellars Carneros Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay
I came across this vineyard when I started listening to their wine podcasts while walking my dog, Gigi. Their approach to growing, cultivating the vines, harvesting and making wine were progressive and impressive. I had to taste their product. The Read More …
Let’s go to New Zealand
When a wine doesn’t have a bouquet I find it hard to go forward with the tasting. It’s about first impressions, right? When you meet someone for the first time and you can tell their mind is somewhere else, it’s Read More …
Viognier…what?
I love the expression of my friends when I mention Viognier when I suggest they try a new varietal. I still love Rosenblum’s Kathy’s Cuvee Viognier. Aside from perfection I continue to search for others to recommend. I just tasted Read More …
Milliaire Clockspring 2005 Sierra Foothills Zin Port
I’m sure it’s been described before as dessert in a bottle. As a big fan of full bodied Zins, this one has layers of chocolate, very smooth crushed cherries and a hint of that port, leather chairs and libraries ambience.. Read More …
Merlot is not just for blending
Columbia Crest’s Horse Heaven Hills 2008 Merlot…ah it stands on its own as a great tasting wine. Blackberry, cocoa and cinnamon are all there individually & collectively. There is some acidity that with time in the glass tapers off. At Read More …
2009 Parker’s Estate Cabernet
2009 Parker Estate’s Old Vine Street Cab is a wine wine I can stock up on because it also goes well with one of my all time favorite meals, meatballs and spaghetti. It is light-med bodied with a mix of Read More …