Exploring the Santa Barbara Wine Region of Santa Ynez... it is harvest time. The vineyards are looking beautiful!
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Semillon by Marcelo Miras
This 2014 Semillon by Marcelo Miras is a very special wine! When in Patagonia, Marcelo was so excited about this wine sharing it with me... and was was so distracted by his Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc that I just did not realize how very good is this wine. Now,...
20th Best Wine in the World for 2011
Does anyone recognize this wine? This very special wine was the 20TH BEST WINE IN THE WORLD FOR 2011... as named by Wine Spectator magazine's Top 100 Wines in the World. Look closely at the label. The Robert Mondavi Winery produces a wide variety and quality of wines....
Orin Swift 2014 Machete, a magical Petite Syrah
Exploring Extraordinary PETITE SYRAH! The Orin Swift - 2014 Machete is a magical Petite Sirah wine, a revered grape varietal at Orin Swift. 2014 had ideal growing conditions which allowed for an exceptional harvest. This Petite Sirah, Syrah & Grenache blend has a...
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...