…Once upon a time, on a foggy night before All-Hallow’s-Eve, a dusty box was removed from the back of a darkened closet. Inside the unmarked cardboard lay a dozen haunting bottles; however, just one of deep-red and another an eerily glowing pink were recovered… The bottles were closely examined, opened and within seconds out poured…
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California boasts flourishing farmlands rich in many crops such as avocados, pistachios, artichokes, olives, apples, citrus, you name it, but it is certainly acclaimed for its grape growing regions. I am fortunate enough to be just an hour drive away from Southern California’s own Temecula wine country. A long stretch of wineries and vineyards dot…
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This is true for both the temperature during this heatwave, and wine rating for a brilliant rosé I stumbled upon… 90+ Cellars, Lot 33 2011 Rosé from Languedoc is exactly as I hoped, a true French-style dry rosé, with notes of fresh strawberry and hints of provencal herbs. It’s no box of white Zin folks! With a sip…
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Increasing temps have me stuck on cool, California Chardonnays lately, but I felt it time to break outside my standard vineyards and try a new one! So, I made an educated guess and opted for the 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay from Franciscan Estates. This wine is crafted like a traditional Bordeaux & grown in an…
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One goddess in particular, Eos, Goddess of the Dawn. Now doesn’t her résumé sound impressive! Well, in ancient Greece maybe more so… We’re keeping in-line with our Greek Week of flavors, with a wonderful Chardonnay crafted by Eos Estate Winery. Located in the Paso Robles wine region in Nothern CA, Eos has been perfecting estate varietals…
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[...] time to enjoy the night with something sweet… oh, and don’t forget a good glass of Witch’s brew to go along with your sugar [...]