Traveling Food & Wine Blogger
The floral fragrance reminds me of the first whiffs of a special eau de parfum. It’s so light yet you can smell several layers of fragrances. I don’t know my flower varieties but I do love the fragrance of them. Read More …
There is Chardonnay and then there is FFC Director’s Cut Chardonnay! I frequent a certain restaurant weekly and always select this Chardonnay to have with my Seared Ahi, pear, pecan mixed with field greens salad. Immediately you know you love Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …