2018 Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Rosé (Bordeaux, France)

2018 Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Rosé (Bordeaux, France)   50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauvignon, 8% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec — organic grapes.   Floral, herbs, slate on the nose…similar on the palate with an added fruit component— maybe wild strawberries.   Enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $9.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. […]

April 11, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

2019 Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva (Colchagua Valley, Chile)   Deep red, almost purple in color….woody/mossy/earthy, herbs in the nose….blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, and spice on the palate.   Smooth with a nice little kick on the end.   Purchased on sale for $13.99

April 8, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

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2018 Domaine de la Pépière La Pépie Muscadet de Sévre et Maine Sur Lie (France)

2018 Domaine de la Pépière La Pépie Muscadet de Sévre et Maine Sur Lie (France)   Apple, melon, crisp mineral and citrus finish.   Lovely!   Purchased on sale for $15.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 6, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Launches the California Zinfandel Trail

The California Zinfandel Trail is Geared for Virtual and Live Exploration of Zinfandel Website Tool Creates Travel Itineraries – ZAP Hosts Virtual Tours   The California Zinfandel Trail: EXPLORE CALIFORNIA – Find Your Flavor. www.zinfandeltrail.com   Grass Valley, CA, April 5, 2021 — Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) announced that it officially launched The California […]

April 6, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Aia Vecchia Vermentino (Toscana, Italy)

Straw, citrus, grapefruit….pear, melon, citrus. Yum!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

April 4, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association Passes First Ever Wine & Agricultural Heritage District for the Marketing and Business Improvement of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

NEWS RELEASE   TEMECULA, CA, April 1, 2021 – The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA) today announced the successful passing of The Temecula Valley Wine and Agricultural Heritage District (TVWAHD). This new assessment district will fund key programs aimed at marketing Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country as a premium wine travel destination. The Riverside […]

April 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Donati Family Vineyard “Sisters Forever” Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Central Coast, California)

2018 Donati Family Vineyard “Sisters Forever” Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Central Coast, California)   Bright floral and fruity nose—jumps right out of the glass! Tropical fruits and citrus on the palate.   A lovely wine to enjoy while I think of my sisters, who are always on my mind…   Purchased on sale for $11.99 (originally $15.99) […]

April 1, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

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March 31, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Domaine de La Berthète “Les Pierrügues” Côtes du Rhône (France)

2019 Domaine de La Berthète “Les Pierrügues” Côtes du Rhône (France)   50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 5% Cinsault   Dark almost purple in color.   Lots of earth, olives, and a little spice. Also some dark cherries and cassis. A beefy wine!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, […]

March 30, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More