Sascha La Russo is the tasting room manager and a classically trained opera singer. You never know when she might break into song. Visitors can taste all six of Estate d'Iacobelli's offerings for $10.
Located in Buhl, Idaho, just east of Twin Falls, this facility sees anywhere from five to ten million pounds of trout swimming at any given time. They raise 24 - 26 million pounds of fresh water Rainbow Trout annually which accounts for up to 75% of Idaho's trout production.
After twisting and turning our way through narrow city streets, we reached our destination. I chuckled when I saw the name of the bar next door - KGB Still Watching You. As this was our first Georgian meal, we ordered a little bit of everything and it was mighty tasty.
I first tasted them at the Family Winemakers of California event earlier this year in Pasadena. Their 2010 "Chileano" Tempranillo was first up. Chris liked the deep ruby color, dark berry and cherry, balanced tannic structure and long smooth finish.
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What's the first thing you think of when you hear Greek wine? Retsina? That's what I would have thought until recently. On a sunny spring aft...
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Kim called it a big, bold California style wine and enjoyed the blend. It sells for $38. Last up was Bel Vino's 2011 Zinfandel. Tony said it was like a spicy Tootsie Roll. "Yum!" Brain said "I like this. It's soft and coats the tongue with a velvety dark fruit. The Barry Manilow of wine."
I looked forward to trying the new 2012 Pinot from Frost Watch in Sonoma County, after being blown away two years ago with a barrel sample of the 2010 vintage. The 2012 was also extremely impressive. It was also a treat to meet and visit with Monty Paulsen, son of the late Pat Paulsen, who is carrying on his dad's legacy as winemaker and promoter for Pat Paulsen Vineyards.
