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Joseph Phelps Pastoral Pinot Noir 2015

                            Thinking back to the Pinot Noirs we tasted during our visit to Joseph Phelps,  they were all very excellent! The 2015 Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir from … Continue reading

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Merryvale Merlot 2016

                            Opened up one of my last shipments from Merryvale Vineyards, a 2016 Merlot from Coombsville! Aromas of deep black fruits (blackberries and black cherries) with hints … Continue reading

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2014 Roberts and Rogers Cabernet Sauvignon

Have you ever had one of those days where you don’t want to cook or go out for dinner? Well, we came home and decided to have a good Cabernet Sauvignon, some prosciutto, extra sharp cheddar and gorgonzola cheese (paired … Continue reading

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2015 Taken Red Wine Blend

This ribeye is Taken – well the wine we’re drinking is “Taken” red wine blend 2015 from Napa Valley that went really with our steaks!  It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon(44%), Zinfandel (28%), Merlot(15%) and Petite Syrah(13%) that had blackberry … Continue reading

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Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

It’s a chilly Saturday evening after the rain and I decided to open an Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. It started out with a very jammy, berry bouquet of dark cherries, scent of licorice, and very earthy. The tannins were very … Continue reading

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Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nickel and Nickel  Cabernet Sauvignon 2012. Another gorgeous red sunset calls for a red glass of wine! Enjoyed this 2012 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet from Hayne Vineyard. A Classic Napa Valley Cabernet, blackberry up front but with tart acids, a blend … Continue reading

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Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I needed to pair a nice Cabernet with this beautiful sunset to end the first work week of 2019. I pulled out this beautiful Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet. Their wine making style has been described as an “iron … Continue reading

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Havens Winery Merlot 2014

Relaxed with a not so well known wine after getting back into the work routine –  Havens 2014 Merlot from Napa. A very enticing wine with a full bouquet of blackberries and cherries, hints of vanilla, and medium to full … 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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