Recent Wine Posts
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Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 was another outstanding vintage in Napa Valley. This Stags Leap District Cabernet is a perfect representation of the high quality juice produced throughout the Valley that year. The wine’s lush balanced structure easily supports its blackberry and creamy toasted oak flavors, while the velvety finish keeps me reaching for another sip. This $70 beauty will […]
Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico
Napa Cabernet Lovers need not apply! The 2003 Serpico from Feudi di San Gregorio is ideal for my friends that like dry rustic earthy wines. This well balanced medium bodied wine starts out with juicy sour cherry and mineral flavors before transitioning to soft dusty cigar box and ash notes on the finish. Serpico is […]
Brancaia Ilatraia
Being a Cabernet lover I have always been partial to Super Tuscans, especially those from Bolhgeri and Maremma Toscana. The 2013 Brancaia Ilatraia from Maremma checks all of the boxes. Lively dark fruit and blackberries are supported by soft tannins with hints of clove and floral undertones on the finish. Brancaia Ilatraia is a blend of […]
Delille Cellars Grand Ciel
Delille Cellars is one of my favorite wineries in Washington State. I love everything they produce, and recommend their wines every chance I get. The 2010 Grand Ciel from Red Mountain is their flagship wine, and it is Magnificent! The wine explodes with lush fruit, cinnamon and clove flavors on a backbone of smooth round […]
Sanford Pinot Noir
Delille Cellars Grand Ciel from Red Mountain 2010 Bargain Hunters Delight! Big Values in California Wine Country! Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County is a treasure trove for Pinot Noir enthusiasts. The 2012 Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is the winery’s entry level Pinot and is a prime example of what this region […]
Bennett Lane Red Maximus
The 2007 Bennett Lane Maximus Red Feasting Wine was the perfect wine to celebrate my sister’s birthday. This Cabernet based wine has healthy doses of Merlot and Syrah added in to round out the tannins and augment the jammy berry flavors. This 10 year old wine was still oozing these youthful blackberry and blueberry fruits […]