Tag Archives: #redwine

Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2015

On our last trip to Napa Valley, we were invited to Grgich Hills during their celebration of the “Judgement in Paris 1976” when Miljenko “Mike” Grgich shocked the world with his crafted 1973 Chardonnay from Chateau Montelena that beat the … Continue reading

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Silverado Club Red 2015

The leaves are changing colors and the nights are getting cooler. During our Merlot Month celebration, we opened up a Silverado Club Red 2015. This blend of 74% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon was perfect to warm our souls. As … Continue reading

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Alpha Omega Proprietary Red 2013

What’s better than a nice 2013 Proprietary Red Blend from Alpha Omega, prosciutto, Manchego cheese, and Spanish Marcona almonds! We also had some Sicily’s Castelvetrano olives but Jim ate all of them so we had none for the picture – … Continue reading

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Orin Swift Red Blend

This Orin Swift wine is called 75,864 Miles Red.  Now you’re wondering why 75,864 miles, it’s the culmination of miles travel.  From vineyards to vineyards, to different regions of California to pick the grapes and make the wines!  Orin Swift … Continue reading

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San Antonio Winery

Have you visited San Antonio Winery, the oldest winery in Los Angeles? Founded in 1917, this is the most awarded winery in California.  Richard remembers going there with his parents in the 60s, a five hour round trip drive, just … Continue reading

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Calla Lily Vineyards

There lays a vineyard nestled in the hills of Pope Valley on the edge of Howell Mountain AVA, Calla Lily Vineyards, producing some exceptional red wines. The winery was built in 2010 and is a fully equipped and modern winery. … Continue reading

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La Prevostura 2015

This 2015 Nebbiolo wine is from Italy’s Piedmont region, a La Prevostura Coste della Sesia “Muntacc”.   This Nebbiolo wine is grown on the La Prevostura hills by the Bellini brothers whose first vintage was in 2009.  The wine is aged … Continue reading

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2016 Domaine des Escaravailles “La Ponce” Rasteau

We really enjoyed this 2016 Domaine des Escaravailles “La Ponce” — a nice Grenache/Syrah blend from Rasteau, a parish in the southern Rhone valley located 15 miles northeast of the famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape (famous for Grenache/Syrah).  Domaine des Escaravilles was founded … Continue reading

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Anonymous Red Blend 2015 by 1849 Wine Co.

If you are looking for a “great” Napa red blend, stop looking and keep some of your money! This 1849 Napa red blend, Anonymous 2015, is an exceptional blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Syrah and Zinfandel.  It has been … Continue reading

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St. Supéry Dollarhide Elevation 2015

We had the opportunity to open up a bottle of St. Supéry Dollarhide Elevation 2015 and it was very exciting!  We love the wines from  St. Supéry,  especially the Dollarhide Ranch series. The deep and dark colors of the Cabernet … Continue reading

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