Monthly Archives: February 2021

2016 GEHRICKE Cabernet Sauvignon

We opened something new last night that we haven’t tried before — a 2016 Gehricke Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. When we pulled the cork and saw wine crystals that are a result of potassium or calcium and … Continue reading

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2015 Trinchero Red Wine

2015 Trinchero Forte, a Bordeaux style blend from Trinchero Napa Valley just north of St Helena on Hwy 29. This blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot was perfect for watching the Sunday sunset by our fire pit. … Continue reading

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2018 Acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon

We decided to spend Friday Eve with a nice ribeye and filet mignon, roasted brussel sprouts, accompanied by a Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Acclaimed – another QPR wine from Costco!  For under $20, this wine really paired well with the … Continue reading

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2019 Malbec – Kirkland Signature

QPR alert! This Malbec from the Argentina Mendoza region is aged 12 months in French oak!  What a steal at under $10!  We were truly shocked by the quality of this deep purple color gem with aromas of dark cherries, … Continue reading

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Stardust Wines 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Have you heard of Stardust wines? Perhaps you have heard of Michael Dellar?  He is a restaurateur whose restaurants have earned Michelin Stars and James Beard Awards. Along with Mort Friedkin, a real estate developer of extraordinary properties,  Michael Dellar … Continue reading

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