Monthly Archives: February 2019

Secret Indulgence Chronology Proprietary Red 2016

Once upon a time … A magical moment was created with a glass of Chronology Secret Indulgence on Valentine’s Day!  This 2016 Chronology Proprietary Red Wine is a beautifully balanced Bordeaux and Rhône varietals blend. You and your special someone … Continue reading

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VinoTwo Wine Opening and Storage System

Straight up sensual and provocative describes this Lafage Lieu dit Narassa 2015. A deliciously fruity Grenache Syrah (80/20) French wine. Dark rich cherry with cocoa overtones and smooth tannins. Almost the entire bottle was consumed by our wives. The air-powered … Continue reading

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Vintage Wines – Wine Store and Wine Tastings

We had to cancel our trip to LA and decided to stay local. My wife mentioned that Vintage Wines (in San Diego) were offering a Spanish wine tasting (we love Spanish red wines!)  We were setup with 6 offerings from Spain … Continue reading

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Penley Estate 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

After a rough day at work, I thought I would give this popular south Australian Penley Estate 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra a try (despite the screwtop which I normally shy away from.) The winemaker is Kate Goodman, one of Australia’s best … Continue reading

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JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

“Jam up and jelly tight, you look a little naughty but you’re so polite.” Excuse me for the Tommy Roe lyric and detour down memory lane, but this was my first impression of this wine when I opened the twist … Continue reading

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Wiens Family Cellars Visit

Our visit to Wiens Family Cellars was the highlight of the 2019 Temecula Wine Barrel Tasting event! We enjoyed the casual and relaxing outdoor patio where our wine tasting started with a wine bar and great pairings. We were greeted … Continue reading

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Rabble Zinfandel 2016

I remember Paso Robles when it was nothing but a horse and buggy town – well not quite that far back, but now they produce world class wines.  Boy these times they are a changing!  This 2016 Zinfandel comes from … Continue reading

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Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery

Our visit to Lorenzi Estate Vineyards was one of our favorites hosted by the winemaker’s wife Brenda. She talked about the process her husband, the winemaker, carefully goes thru sampling a bottle from every barrel before deciding a wine is ready … Continue reading

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