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">Wiens Cellar Room – Big Reds in an Exclusive Setting
I admit I am a bit of a “Janie-Come-Lately” to the wonders of Wiens Family Cellars. They have been producing and pouring wines in the Temecula Valley since 2005, but I did not wander by until the 2010 Wild Women of Wine Country 5K wound through their beautiful property. It was 9 am and I [...]
The 2011 North American Wine Bloggers Conference is now in the books. More than 300 wine bloggers descended upon Charlottesville, VA and despite the tremendous heat and humidity a great time was had by all. Next year’s conference will be held in Oregon in August with British Columbia the likely host for 2013. Here are [...]
Mountfair Vineyards, 2009 Engagement, Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot blend from Virginia. Less than 13% alcohol. Less than two years in oak. Has a “twang” to it, but it finishes nicely. $25, Fritz Repich is the winemaker, came from the high tech industry. Wine is a passion. Really like the way it feels [...]
At the WBC, speed tasting while blogging, 2008 Maycas del Limari 100% Chardonnay, 10 month French Oak MT from Chile, 8 miles from coast, breezy desert. Hints of vanilla from the oak, wonderful mouth feel, lingering finish. Average retail $18 – $22. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah do well in the region. I would buy [...]
My recollection gets a little hazy here as I allow myself to thoroughly relax and melt into the experience. I did manage to ascertain that the Vino Therapy facial costs $75.00. It is an ideal treat for anyone after a day of Temecula vineyard touring and tasting.
">At Stuart Cellars, The Future Waits In The Barrel
I tasted several wines during my visit and it’s clear to me Marshall hasn’t lost his touch. The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and reminiscent of a New Zealand Sauv Blanc. The 2010 White Merlot surprised me because I didn’t expect to like it.
“Dorland Enchantment”. It’s a term Johnny Roberts used when he told a group of writers about reading Barbara Horton’s history of Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. There’s no doubt that Dorland is a special place indeed. Robert and Ellen Dorland homesteaded the colony in the 1930s and they set up a conservancy with Barbara Horton a [...]
