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A few years ago we did an in depth look at Stellenbosch, South Africa including reviews of five wineries. One of those was Raats Family Vineyards, and it was one of our favorites. You can read about that here. Bruwer Raats does great things across the board, from his Chenin Blancs to his top end Continue reading World Class Red Blend from Raats Family Wines in South Africa Please follow and like us:   
 
Ponzi Vineyards began in the 1960s, when Dick and Nancy bought the land in Sherwood, Oregon and planted the initial vineyards in 1968. The Willamette Valley was not famous back then, and decades would go by before it became so for its exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Ponzi grew consistently throughout the years, adding a Continue reading Beautiful Oregon Chardonnay from Ponzi Vineyards Please follow and like us:
We were just in the Hudson Valley of New York this past Mother’s Day weekend visiting with two of the kids, and wandered between several small towns while staying at an Air B&B in Rhinebeck. The towns ranged from the very small Millbrook, to the medium sized Rhinebeck, to the much larger Hudson. There were Continue reading Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in Rhinebeck, NY Please follow and like us:
When you want someting fruity, fun and a little on the lighter side, Asti Spumanti is always a great choice. The best of them are almost ethereal, like drinking fluffy clouds with fruit flavors and a pleasing bubbly sensation. Made with the Moscato grape, alcohol tends to be lower than 10% and the juice can Continue reading Delicious Sparkler from Acquesi Please follow and like us:
Here’s another excellent Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You can spend a lot more than this in Napa, but you don’t have to to get a quality wine. Wine: 2019 Croze Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Location: Napa Valley Tasted By: Neil & Cheri Date: April 2024 Tasting Notes: This wine comes from two locations Continue reading Elegant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Croze Please follow and like us:
Here is a pretty special, Bordeaux style red blend, crafted from grapes sourced in Pritchard Hill as well as surrounded areas in Napa Valley. It’s a big wine at 14.9% alcohol, and in every way is a stellar example of a rich, complex and delicious Napa red. Here it is: Wine: 2018 David Arthur Proprietary Continue reading Spectacular Red Blend from David Arthur Please follow and like us:
Almost all wine lovers know about the bad press the Merlot grape received when the movie Sideways came out. Paul Giamatti’s character went off on the varietal, essentially murdering it and then shooting the corpse, which he then lit on fire. It was a scathing denouncement of Merlot as vapid, unworthy wine that only cretins Continue reading Rich and Round Merlot from Emmolo in Napa Valley Please follow and like us:
Great Pinot Noir has that pure core of cherry fruit the grape is know for. It is surounded, nuanced and accentuated with other aromas and flavors, but the fruit core is the driving element. You might get a warm, earthy note such as in the wines from Burgundy, Orgeon and other places. There could be Continue reading Fruit Driven Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast Please follow and like us:
Sauvignon Blanc is one of hose wines that has really distinct quality levels. Most are fresh and crisp. Some have more fruit, some have lots of grassy notes. Wines in all of those styes can be good to very good. If you add some oak you get another wine entirely, also good and a style Continue reading A Super High Quality Sauvignon Banc from Napa Valley Please follow and like us:
While the Piemonte region in northwest Italy is known for it’s red wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, there are also charming, flavorful white wines that call this area home. Made in the region surrounding the town of Gavi, this juice comes from the Cortese grape. In fact, Cortese di Gavi is the real name. Continue reading A Super Value Gavi from Riva Leone Please follow and like us:
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