Biltmore Winery Vanderbilt Reserve Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2018 Decanted 30 minutes. Really opens up with time. Dark ruby in color. Beautiful long slow cascading legs. Medium prominent nose layered with aromas of black cherry, black currant, black plum, black licorice, dark roast coffee, cedar, and vanilla. Dry and medium-full bodied, high tanninsContinue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon – Vanderbilt Reserve”
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Howell Mountain Hindsight Cabernet Sauvignon
Hindsight. Vintage 2015. Single vineyard. Bella Vetta Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. Howell Mountain is one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious AVA’s. Vibrant deep purple in color. Will benefit from decanting. Nose of blackberry, dark cherry, mocha, cedar, and cigar box. Dry on the palate, full bodied with robust tannins but smooth as opposed toContinue reading “Howell Mountain Hindsight Cabernet Sauvignon”
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon A naturally occurring cross varietal of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Black grape varietal originating from the South of France, notably the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Notable for pronounced black fruit and herbaceous aromas and flavors. Can produce outstanding wines that will age in the bottle for many, many years. Requires moderate toContinue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon”
Blackboard by Matthews
Our wine tonight is the Blackboard Red Wine by Matthews Estate of Walla Walla, Washington. Vintage 2018. Sourced from many Columbia Valley vineyards within Washington. Medium ruby in color with a garnet rim. Blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc. Pronounced nose of black cherry, black plum, mocha, and dark roasted coffee.Continue reading “Blackboard by Matthews”
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Discovery Heights
Our wine tonight is the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Discovery Heights . Vintage 2017. Sonoma County. Decanted 30 minutes. Dark inky blackish in color with a bright ruby rim. Nose of black cherry jam, blackberry, black plums, black licorice, black pepper, pipe tobacco, and pencil lead. Medium plus body with finely grained tannins, balanced acidityContinue reading “Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Discovery Heights”
Merlot – Textbook Napa Valley
Our wine tonight is the 2018 Merlot from Textbook Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Vintage 2018 Napa Valley AVA. 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Decanted 30 minutes. Deep purple in color with a think light purple rim. Expressive bouquet of black cherry on the nose, with hints of dark roasted coffee, oak, and vanilla. FullContinue reading “Merlot – Textbook Napa Valley”
Black Rock – Sawyer Springs Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Black Rock from Sawyer Springs Vineyard in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dirty Boots, Stained Hands, Classic Wine. AVA – Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. Inky in color with a beautiful garnet rim. A special field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Decanted for 30 minutes before pouring first glass.Continue reading “Black Rock – Sawyer Springs Vineyard”
Find your Couples Passion!
After another fun Weekend Winery Escapade, I was browsing through our kitchen wine rack. This is the wine rack we got for free from Wandering Bard Meadery when they were moving from their original location in Mauldin to the current taproom at Hampton Station in Greenville, South Carolina. The rack was unfinished and I spentContinue reading “Find your Couples Passion!”
Loco LuLu Red – Parker-Binns
Our wine tonight is the Loco Lulu Soft Red Wine from Parker-Binns Vineyard in the Tryon Foothills wine region of Western North Carolina. Non-vintage. Blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chambourcin. Nose expressive of fresh Bing cherries, think of a freshly baked hot out of the oven cherry pie, red plum,Continue reading “Loco LuLu Red – Parker-Binns”
Craft Beverage Marketing and Wine Competitions! 