2018 Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Rendezvous Rose
With Springtime knocking on the weather map, no need to wait for those warm Spring and Summer nights to enjoy a refreshing glass of rose. Especially when it’s big and racy; fun and tasty. From California’s Queen of Zinfandel, Carol Shelton has hit a home run once again with...
Silver Oak
If you are a lover of Cabernet Sauvignon, chances are you’ve heard of, drank, bought or are a collector of Silver Oak. Started in a dairy barn in 1972, owners Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer created one of the most iconic wine brands on the market. They specialize in...
2011 Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella
While planning an Italian dinner feast with friends, I mentioned that I had the perfect wine that I wanted to pair with our main entrée, a slow cooked shredded beef ragu pasta. When I stated the wine was an Amarone, a friend spoke up and said that she had...
How Much Does a Wine Barrel Weigh?
A typical French oak barrel weighs roughly 90 pounds when empty, while the more dense American oak would weigh about 110 pounds. Full of juice, they weigh approximately 600 pounds. Each holds 225 liters or 60 US gallons, enough to make 25 cases or 300 bottles of wine....
2017 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
Like having the opportunity to drive a Mazzerati, witnessing the London Philharmonic perform or dining at one of the world’s greatest restaurants, to experience tasting this recent masterpiece is truly in the same classification. Young, tight, elegant, racy, rich, dense, luscious and seductive are just a few of the...
Clos Pegase
Completed in 1987, this artistic gem in Napa Valley caused a major uproar from not only the wine community but also it’s residents. Designed by world famous architect Michael Graves, the modern art masterpiece was far and away anything the valley had seen before. Winery owner Jan Scram wanted...
2017 Russell B. Gregory Rose
On this Valentine’s Day, or for that matter, any day throughout the year, what a better way to say I Love You than by enjoying a glass of this rare and unique rose. Made from 30% Syrah and 70% Gewürztraminer grapes from the Hungarian Vineyard in the Willamette Valley...
A Rose (the wine, not the flower) By Any Other Name
The day of wine and roses, lest we forget cards and candy, better known as St. Valentine’s Day, is just around the corner. It is the one (Hallmark) holiday celebrated each February 14th reserved for lovers and romance. Though historians debate to this day the true legend of St...
Did You Know……………… Fact #11
Mexico has the oldest wine producing industry in the America’s. Vine cuttings from Spain were sent to conquistador Cortez in the early 1500’s and by 1524, vineyards were a major crop planting for Spanish settlers. The Village of Valle de Gaudalupe in Baja California has over 100 wineries that...
Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting – Part 2
Glasses: Another vital necessity are the shape and style of glasses to use for your tasting. They come in all shapes, sizes, styles and price points. You should have at least one per guest with a few extra on hand in case of breakage, chips, cracks or unexpected arrivals....