Kim thought the color was unusual, but she enjoyed the cherry and butterscotch notes and liked its finish. Brian picked up red currants and nettles and called it "nice stuff."
The wine has a surprisingly rich coral hue with immediate aromas of strawberry. Its delightful juicy berry taste with hints of apple and melon sports a slight sweetness.
When I heard about Üllo, I was intrigued. It's a device that sits on top of your wine glass that is said to remove sulfites while it aerates your wine.
Ten years ago Chardonnay lovers celebrated the very first National Chardonnay Day. Despite legions of ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) drinkers, this grape continu...
We also tried their Puppy Love, a blend of Grenache Noir and Alicante Bouschet, the 100% Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc and Eglantine, a Cab Franc, Malbec, Cab Sauv and Merlot blend.
On the other end, Ken was a fan, noting cherry and cardamom on the nose with a smooth palate. I loved its delicate nose with true Pinot Noir characteristics.
Susanne Sapier and her husband Jacques run this charming winery, named after her son Grant and her father James as a way of thanking them for their hard work in getting the winery open. She said there should actually be about 200 names on the label.
It's a lovely hillside property with lush green grass, Norton grape vines, chickens and what I thought were cows. I later learned they were enormous sheep!
We had been hearing raves about their shrimp and grits and it didn't disappoint. made with aged sharp cheddar, cajun shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, micro cilantro and pine nut pesto, it's easily one of the finest grits dishes I've ever enjoyed.
Absolutely fascinating. When time permits check this out. It's about how alcohol is made, where it's made and where it's consumed. Courtesy of our friends at wi...