Thirsty Owl Wine Company Meritage 2010
Varietal: Â 66% Cabernet Franc; 26% Cabernet Sauvignon; 8% Merlot Region: Â Finger Lakes – Lake Cayuga – New York Cost: Â $25 Winemaker’s Notes: Â An American version […]
Cabernet Franc
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 […]
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 […]