Monthly Archives: December 2018

Pegasus Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ok so sometimes you just have to buy wine for its label.  What a delight that the wine on the inside was just as great as the label was on the outside!  Pegasus, an Estate Winery from the Santa Ynez … Continue reading

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The Weasel and the Cork 2016

Names of wines are really becoming more descriptive, interesting and unusual. This Red Wine Blend from Alexander Valley is a great example: The Weasel and the Cork.  According to the label weasels would steal the corks from patrons and force … Continue reading

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Silverado Club Red 2015

Enjoying the holiday season with this Silverado Club Red 2015. This Cabernet & Merlot blend is from the heart of Napa’s Stags Leap District (a favorite of ours).  Fruit forward of raspberries and cherries with long lingering soft notes of … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!

Wishing all of our blog followers a very Merry Christmas! This year has been filled with many great wine adventures and some great red wines. We hope you have enjoyed our wine reviews and we look forward to providing many … Continue reading

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Silverado Estate Cabernet 2014

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with this Silverado Estate Cabernet 2014! We found this cab to have a wonderful bouquet of cherry and vanilla with luscious fruit flavors of plum, blackberry, and cherry rolling along the tongue. A very … Continue reading

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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Recently, my wife and I celebrated our 31st Wedding Anniversary with a wonderful dinner at the beautiful restaurant NINE-TEN in La Jolla.  The food and service were fabulous.  And by coincidence or shear dumb luck we were there on a … Continue reading

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St. Supéry Merlot 2015

We selected this St. Supéry Merlot to pair with turkey at Thanksgiving. This was the perfect selection! This wine was a dark ruby color with tons of black cherries and hints of dark chocolate,  and the aroma of light oak. It’s … Continue reading

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Doña Paula 2014

So anytime a wine has one of our wives name on it we HAVE to try it.  Sometimes it works out and sometimes not.  A few years ago, Jim found one with his wife’s name and today I found one … Continue reading

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Round Pond Super Tuscon 2014

Perfect pairing of a 2014 Round Pond Super Tuscan with this Gamberoni alla Bussara! The spicy vodka cream sauce over prawns with the Super Tuscan was like a beautiful symphony in your mouth. So delicious!! Will give this wine enthusiastically … Continue reading

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True Myth – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

No Myth – True Myth is a Great Wine from Paso Robles! This 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich yet smooth, loaded with fruit forward blueberries, blackberries and hint of pepper. Notes of vanilla and cocoa transitioning into long finish. Drinks … Continue reading

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