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”
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Estate Riesling – Elk Cove Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Estate Riesling from Elk Cove Vineyards. Vintage 2017 Willamette Valley, Oregon 100% Estate grown fruit. Color of light straw. Medium intense nose of lemongrass, light petroleum, green apple, green pear, melon, and apricot. Dry on the palate, light bodied with high acidity and medium intensity flavors of lemon, grapefruit, andContinue reading “Estate Riesling – Elk Cove Vineyards”
The “Mini” Wine Tasting Gift Bag – Old Rock Quarry Winery
Some ideas are just plain better than others, such as the gift bag mini bottle tasting from Old Rock Quarry Winery in Enoree, South Carolina Packaged in a fuchsia colored mesh gift bag, comes six different wines in 50ml mini bottles all for $20. Available in a dry or sweet selection, we’re enjoying the sweet miniContinue reading “The “Mini” Wine Tasting Gift Bag – Old Rock Quarry Winery”
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”
Malbec – Alamos
Our wine tonight is the 2018 Argentine Malbec from Alamos. We just love Malbec from Argentina. Cultivated of the Mendoza, Argentina Vineyards. These vineyards are among the highest elevations of any of the world’s vineyards. Vintage 2018 100% Malbec The most respected James Suckling rated at 91 points. Decanted for 60 minutes. Deep inky purpleContinue reading “Malbec – Alamos”
Tangled Oak Select – Shadow Springs Vineyard
Our wine tonight is the Tangled Oak Select from Shadow Springs Vineyard in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley AVA. Blend of Chambourchin, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Yadkin Valley AVA Winemaker Kevin Elder. Decanted 30 minutes. Deep purple in color with a light garnet rim. Aged first in used toasted white wine barrels and finished inContinue reading “Tangled Oak Select – Shadow Springs Vineyard”
2020 in Our Rearview Mirror!
What could we say about 2020 that hasn’t been said? It’s just time now to put 2020 in our rearview mirror. To do that, let us take one final look back. In prepping for this blog, I arranged 100+ pictures. Well that’s not happening! lol. So we’ll just hit a few highlights! The year startedContinue reading “2020 in Our Rearview Mirror!”
Rosé Blend – Leftie Wine
Our wine tonight is the Final Frontier Rosé Blend from Leftie Wine Company. Light salmon in color. Red blend that undergoes a secondary fermentation with peach juice. Expressive nose of peach schnapps, bing cherries, apricots, coconut, and buttery. Fruity on the tongue, expressive notes of freshly sliced peaches, vanilla beans, cashews, and finishing buttery andContinue reading “Rosé Blend – Leftie Wine”
Reserve Merlot – Red Rock Winery
Our wine tonight is the Reserve Merlot from Red Rock Winery. Non-vintage Vinted by Red Rock Winery in Modesto, California. We’ve found notes though without confirmation of less than five percent Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Sirah blended in. Inky purple in color with a soft purple rim. Nose of red plum, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, andContinue reading “Reserve Merlot – Red Rock Winery”
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”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 