A Day in the Finger Lakes
Over Memorial Day Weekend, my wife and I were in upstate New York for a wedding. On the Friday before the wedding my wife, being […]
Cabernet Franc
St. Patty’s Day in Virginia Wine Country
Instead of spending my Saint Patrick’s Day at a faux-Irish pub drinking green beer and whiskey and trying to avoid being puked on by the […]
Blenheim Vineyards Painted Red 2009
Varietal:Â 41% Merlot; 36% Cabernet Franc; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Petit Verdot Region:Â Virginia – Charlottesville Cost:Â $$30 Winemaker’s Notes:Â Â Fresh scents of violet, blueberry, and […]
Moet Hennessy Tasting
One of the perks of running this site is that from time to time I get invited to tastings that aren’t open to the public. […]
Girard Artistry 2008
Varietal:Â 59% Cabernet Sauvignon; 19% Cabernet Franc; 11% Malbec; 6% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot Region:Â Napa, California – USA Cost:Â $40 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â Rich […]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Varietal:Â 88% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Syrah; 3% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot; 1% Malbec; 1% Cabernet Franc Region:Â California – USA Cost:Â $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â Â Â The […]