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2018 Hedges Family Wines CMS Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington) 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Syrah, 8% Merlot Violets and juicy black fruits on the nose….blackberry, blueberry, and oak on the palate. Smooth and enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $12.99. -B
2017 Ferreri & Bianco Sette Vigne Grillo (Sicily, Italy) 100% Grillo Floral nose with notes of grass/hay. Tart grapefruit, lemon/citrus, maybe some pear. Nice smooth mouthfeel. Really enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
NEWS RELEASE SALINAS, CA, October 20, 2020 – Scheid Family Wines based in Monterey County, California, is pleased to welcome Joanne Schmidt to the North Midwest Sales Team as the Area Sales Manager covering Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and Patrick Baker as a new member of the Production Sales Team. Schmidt will be […]
2018 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais (France) Gamay grapes. Fresh and fruity, this wine is lighter bodied yet packed full of currants, cherry, and other bright red fruits. Lively acidity. Enjoyable! $7.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC
2018 Les Vignobles Gueissard “Chef Pink” Rosé (Côtes de Provence, France) Very pale pink in color…almost pale orange. Tart strawberry on the nose, tangy citrus and slate on the palate. Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.
2018 Rustenberg Petit Verdot Rosé (Stellenbosch, South Africa) Some floral character on the nose, opens to bright and juicy strawberry, cherry, and perhaps a bit of blood orange. Easy drinking and very enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
PR Newswire October 14, 2020 SANTA MARIA, Calif., — Miller Family Wine Company, a division of the industry-leading Thornhill Companies, is pleased to announce their recent acquisition of BNA Wine Group’s portfolio of wines, including the popular Butternut brand. Founded by three wine industry veterans in Nashville, Tennessee, BNA Wine Group has earned a […]
2018 Alexis George Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California) Aromas of oak and red fruits, tart cherry & toasted oak on the palate. Lovely! Purchased for ~$21 directly from the winery website. If you’re looking for #blackowned wines, definitely give Alexis George Winery a try!
2018 Vina Robles Viognier (Paso Robles, CA) Floral and slate on the nose…continued floral and citrus on the palate with a sort of mineral finish. Nice body. Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. Full disclosure: I had a cold when I took notes on this. […]
2016 Satis Dei Syrah-Garnacha blend (Tierra de Castilla, Spain) 55% Syrah, 45% Garnacha Blackberry, plum, cherry, violet. Super juicy/fruity and very smooth. Easy drinking! Purchased for $8.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC. -B