Here is an exciting Pinot Noir... It has a unique earthy complexity that evolves in your mouth and brings out a nice fruit finish. Elizabeth Chambers Cellar, single vineyard, Lazy River Vineyard, in Oregon's Willamette Valley Wine Region.
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#26 Best Wine in the world for 2014
Recognize this wine? TOP 100 WINE OF 2014. This was a special year for the Emeritus Vineyards Pinot Noir winery when they hit #26 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines in the world for 2014. 2011 Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir. This is a spectacular Pinot noir...
Semillon by Marcelo Miras
This 2014 Semillon by Marcelo Miras is a very special wine! When in Patagonia, Marcelo was so excited about this wine sharing it with me... and was was so distracted by his Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc that I just did not realize how very good is this wine. Now,...
20th Best Wine in the World for 2011
Does anyone recognize this wine? This very special wine was the 20TH BEST WINE IN THE WORLD FOR 2011... as named by Wine Spectator magazine's Top 100 Wines in the World. Look closely at the label. The Robert Mondavi Winery produces a wide variety and quality of wines....
Orin Swift 2014 Machete, a magical Petite Syrah
Exploring Extraordinary PETITE SYRAH! The Orin Swift - 2014 Machete is a magical Petite Sirah wine, a revered grape varietal at Orin Swift. 2014 had ideal growing conditions which allowed for an exceptional harvest. This Petite Sirah, Syrah & Grenache blend has a...
Bodega Salentein 2012 Cabernet Franc
Grand Memories of an extraordinary Cabernet Franc produced by winemaker Jose Galante at Bodega Salentein in Valle de Uco, Mendoza Argentina. Such a tasteful treat tonight.
27th Best Wine in the World in 2011
Remember this wine? The 2008 Rusack Vineyards Syrah, from Santa Barbara California, scored 93 points and became the 27th Best Wine in the world in 2011 when it was released (Wine Spectator Top 100 list). I just opened a bottle for dinner tonight. It is deep dense in...
2014 Machete by Orin Swift Cellars
Loving BLACK CHERRIES tonight... in this 2014 Machete by Orin Swift Cellars in Napa, California. Big and Bold, and everything you love about cherries and a great red wine blend... by a winemaker/artist extraordinaire! — at Orin Swift Cellars.
Château La Chapelle 1999 Bordeaux
At home. Just took this 16 year old vintage out of the cellar. Anyone want to join me? The fruit is still very fresh, now with the delicateness of age. Château La Chapelle 1999 Bordeaux.
2012 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir
It is a beautiful evening of Pinot Noir Wine Tasting from remarkable CALIFORNIA wine regions... Los Carneros AVA, Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Central Coast AVA, Santa Maria Valley AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, and Russian River Valley AVA... and Paul Hobbs Winery has done...