This one goes out to all those who can't get enough of those sweet or dessert wines, but looking for something other than your typical moscato or sweet riesling. Sauternes is a blend of three varietals grown in the Sauternais region of Bordeaux, France. There are many appellations within this region, such as Cadillac, Barsac, … Continue reading Wine 26: Sauternes
Happy Cabernet Sauvignon Day!!! August 30th (or the Thursday before Labor Day) is the annual holiday to celebrate all that is cab sav. I couldn't have asked for a better excuse to pop open a bottle, not that I ever really need one! Unless you've been living under a rock, you've at least heard of cabernet … Continue reading Wine 25: Cabernet Sauvignon
Technically, I specifically wanted to try monastrell, which I thought I'd never had before. But I quickly found out that it is more commonly known as mourvèdre. For some, that may not mean anything more to you, but for others you probably know Mourvèdre as being one of the three grapes used in the beloved GSM blend: … Continue reading Wine 24: Monastrell
Summer has done it....it's turned me onto more whites. How on Earth did that happen? Regardless, I have been trying to expand my palate and guess what....it's time for a riesling! Fair warning, I am still not all about those sweet rieslings, though I will be talking about the differences and the fact that I actually … Continue reading Wine 23: Riesling (Dry)
Last post about Napa, I promise, and then back to posting about my journey through other wine varietals. 😉 Before I get into my "Runner Up" I don't think I said it before, but The Meritage was amazing! It was right outside downtown Napa, and was perfectly located for us to quickly get to where … Continue reading Napa: The Runner Up
"Don't join all the wine clubs!" I was cautioned by a friend even before I set foot in the rolling hills of vines. As the wine flows and the ambience captivates, one can be easily swayed to join wine clubs which offer unique perks to their members. Knowing myself, I probably would've joined at least … Continue reading Napa: The Wine Clubs
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