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
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
May the fourth be with you....ahem, I mean Happy International Sauvignon Blanc Day!! In honor of this special day, which falls on the first Friday of May each year (a big thank you to the New Zealand Wine website for the graphic above, I thought it was perfect timing to open up a sauvignon blanc, especially as … Continue reading Wine 19: Sauvignon Blanc
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