Grand Memories of an extraordinary Cabernet Franc produced by winemaker Jose Galante at Bodega Salentein in Valle de Uco, Mendoza Argentina. Such a tasteful treat tonight.
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Paul Hobbs Winery
We are flying over the Paul Hobbs Winery in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California. Another great experience with Paul exploring his magical Russian River Valley Pinot Noir vineyards where he created this 2012 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir wine. If you have not tasted this...
27th Best Wine in the World in 2011
Remember this wine? The 2008 Rusack Vineyards Syrah, from Santa Barbara California, scored 93 points and became the 27th Best Wine in the world in 2011 when it was released (Wine Spectator Top 100 list). I just opened a bottle for dinner tonight. It is deep dense in...
2014 Machete by Orin Swift Cellars
Loving BLACK CHERRIES tonight... in this 2014 Machete by Orin Swift Cellars in Napa, California. Big and Bold, and everything you love about cherries and a great red wine blend... by a winemaker/artist extraordinaire! — at Orin Swift Cellars.
Excellent Chardonnay That Pairs Well With Sushi
SUSHI can be difficult to pair with wine... however I have found an excellent Chardonnay that makes the paring perfect! In Patagonia Argentina, Bodega Del Rio Elorza makes Verum Chardonnay in raw concrete pools. No oak, and no stainless steel. 100% fermented and aged...
Author Michael Higgins and Paul Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Winery
6:45 am photo shoot this morning with Michael Higgins, PhD Author/Photographer and Paul Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Winery and Vina Cobos for the upcoming Exploring Wine Regions book showcasing Argentina. And the vineyards are so beautiful in the early morning light here in...
Extra Special Pinot Noir Vineyards at Del Fin del Mundo
This is a very special Pinot Noir vineyards at Bodega Del Fin del Mundo where they provide extra protection to the grapes from the intense winds of Patagonia... from both the alamos trees seen in the background as well as the netting on the vines themselves... extra...
Salud to Malbec World Day
SALUD... to a happy MALBEC WORLD DAY! Today is the day to lift our glasses, with Malbec of course, and celebrate the grape that made Argentina famous, and the many wonderful people who worked hard to see this dream realized... so we could enjoy this extraordinary wine...
Château La Chapelle 1999 Bordeaux
At home. Just took this 16 year old vintage out of the cellar. Anyone want to join me? The fruit is still very fresh, now with the delicateness of age. Château La Chapelle 1999 Bordeaux.
2012 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir
It is a beautiful evening of Pinot Noir Wine Tasting from remarkable CALIFORNIA wine regions... Los Carneros AVA, Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Central Coast AVA, Santa Maria Valley AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, and Russian River Valley AVA... and Paul Hobbs Winery has done...