Time to Celebrate in the UK
The 60 year old port was discovered after the company’s directors tasted the oldest wines towards the end of 2011. After tasting the 1952 they found it to be fantastic and worthy of release especially for the Jubilee.
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Saint Simons Island
In less than three days, I went shrimping, toured the Maritime Museum, enjoyed a low country boil and met with several purveyors of incredibly delicious Georgia fare.
Another Round – Tasting Wine With Friends
I had seen Phil Baily earlier and he sent me off with a bottle of his Baily Winery 2008 M & M, 60% Merlot/40% Malbec blend. Tony wasn’t shy with his opinion: “Super great nose!Awesome taste! Drinks like a $100 bottle.”
Thornton Winery Launches Luscious Chocolate Wines
As a final course, we were treated to a coconut macaroon torte served with a luscious white chocolate Grand Mariner crème. (Now you must be salivating.) What could make this dish more wonderful? A bright ruby Chocolate Strawberry wine that was full of fruit and strawberry aromas, yet on the palate had a mild chocolate taste that was only slightly sweet and did not overpower the delicious dessert
Drink Wine, Eat Food
From Sonoma County we meandered to Spain via the 2010 Robaliño Albariño from Rias Baixas. Albariño is a delightful Spanish varietal and this one didn’t disappoint.
The City of Napa
Much to our delight, the next stop was a visit to Anette’s Chocolates and a tour from co-founder Anette Madsen-Yazidi. She and her brother Brent Madsen have been in business together for nearly 20 years. Wine infused chocolates and sauces are their signature, but I couldn’t get enough of the Chili Lime Tequila Tortilla Brittle or the Fiery Beer Brittle with Spanish peanuts.
Rome to Montefalco – Wine In Italy
Weary from the flights from California’s west coast to Rome, Italy, I was ready for an espresso. One of the first impressions to hit me as I walked around the Fiumicino airport was the energy, the animation of the Italians. I stopped at a café and savored the strong aroma and bold taste. Ah, this [...]
