Tag Archives: California
Newer posts →Caymus Cabernet 2009 for #CabernetDay
September 1, 2011Grape(s) 81% Cabernet, 19% Merlot. Facts I was thinking to myself the other day; “I wonder if readers of my website think that I’ve decided to take a stance toward only featuring affordable wines?” Not that this is … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet, California, Caymus, Chuck Wagner, Napa | Leave a comment //Trinitas Carneros Pinot Noir 2009 Paired with Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon
July 7, 2011Oh, this was a good one! Last week I picked up a small bundle of cedar planks from the Riverside Arts Market here in Jacksonville; kind of an impulse purchase really since I’ve never actually cooked anything using cedar planks.The … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged California, Carneros, Cedar Plank Salmon, Meritage Resort, Napa, Pinot Noir, Salmon, Trinitas, Trinitas Cellars | Leave a comment //Orin Swift The Prisoner 2009 Review
June 30, 2011Grapes 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Grenache, 1% Malbec, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. Facts The label for The Prisoner was work of Spanish artist Francisco Goya. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet, California, Charbono, Grenache, Malbec, Napa, Orin Swift, Petite Sirah, syrah, The Prisoner, Zinfandel | 4 Comments //Gary Vaynerchuk’s Daily Grape Feature – Azur, Rose Syrah, California 2009
June 2, 2011This post is another feature from Gary Vaynerchuk’s Daily Grape wine newsletter. 2009 Azur Rose Syrah, California Varietal: 90% Syrah, 10% Semillon Gary’s explanation of the wine: With spring in full-effect, it’s getting to be rosé season. Ladies, this will … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged California, Napa, Rose, syrah, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment //Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay – Ceramic Bottle Edition!
May 27, 2011Wine: Mer Soleil “Silver” Chardonnay 2009 Place: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Retail: Around $23
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Monterey, Unoaked | Leave a comment //The Mer Soleil Duo Paired with Coronation Chicken Salad with Mangoes and Almonds
May 26, 2011Since today is/was #ChardonnayDay on Twitter, my day has been very much planned accordingly around the worlds most popular white grape. You’re forgiven if you aren’t yet clued in as to what #ChardonnayDay is actually all about; it’s new to … Continue reading
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