Tis the Season
This 2006 Syrah from Carpenter Hills Vineyard was a holiday gift to my spouse from the vintner. It delivers a very, did I say very, deep purple color to the rim. I like the fragrance. It is a mix of Read More …
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Floral beginnings with a Carmenere
Its a warm night in So. Cal. and Pasta alla Carbonara on the menu. With it I opened a 2008 Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere from the Maipo Valley. It starts with a mild almost floral fragrance. On to the tasting. Read More …
’08 Eos Estate Zinfandel
Highly recommend- this is a don’t go home without it wine! Blackberries, chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon toast come to mind. These semi sweet flavors are balance well with a not shy but pleasant acidity that keeps you in the Read More …
Greek dinner with ’09 Frog’s Tooth Pinot Grigio
I just got back from Greece so I’ve been missing my favorite Greek foods. I ended this last day of 4 weeks vacation with Spanakopita and Pork Gyros. I’m preparing the Gyros (year-os) like the way they were made in Read More …
’07 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Paso Robles
Great Gift wine -When it comes from Roseblum Cellars you are never disappointed. This is one of those great give it as a gift wines. You can always buy a bottle of any of their varietals and be 100% satisfied Read More …
’08 Layer Cake Malbec
Must have!- My first tasting with this wine was at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. One of the Sommeliers was assisting me with picking out a wine that would go well with the steak medallion and mushroom Read More …
Excited to begin
Welcome! My name is Chris Jones and I’m a nutritionist by education and became a foodie I think even before there was a name for it. Informally for years I’ve been tasting and recommending wines & spirits to my family Read More …