In case you guys didn't know, Bevmo is having it's 5-cent sale right now. That means buy 1 bottle at the regular price and get a second for 5 cents. Often, there are funky brands, but I spotted a few I liked. I'll head back over when I have more time. I saw two of…

Welcome New Visitors!

There have been many new visitors to the blog lately; I welcome you, and am so happy to have you reading about, and hopefully learning some new stuff about wine. Little bit of housekeeping. If you like what you read, at the top left hand, there is a box for an email notification system.  If you enter…

Red Wine for Valentine’s Day

If you'd like a change from the traditional champagne and chocolate pairing of Valentine's Day fame, reach for a red.   While ports are often a paired accompaniment, I like a bold and jammy zinfandel.  Berry-laden and silky on the palate, those zins produced in a heavier style are perfect with chocolate– particularly dark.  My favorite of this style, Rombauer…

Pinot Grigio: Which one NOT to drink this weekend!

I pride myself on being very honest with my readers.  When I think a wine is pretty good, you should be able to tell–I'm pretty fair, and when I'm amazed by a wine, I'm more than enthusiastic in my descriptions.  Sometimes…stuff just falls flat, like tonight.  What I'm not recommending you try anytime soon:  Murphy-Goode…

Check out the video link on those Sassy Middle Sisters. You tube didn't want to play with me here at Typepad….so go through the twitter link at the top of the page….makes me giggle!

Clesi–Part 2

So Katie and I broke into the Clesi from 2 nights ago.  I had tightly sealed it after Tuesday….didn't open again until tonight.  We both enjoyed it very much.  It was fruity and the acidic bite was gone. The wine was smooth and mellow, and easy to drink.  Katie has a great palate…..and she gave it…

Last night tweeted about this funny wine. Loved the label and wanted to try something new. Moscato is the new trend in sweet wines….and Middle Sister doesn’t disappoint in it’s cloyingly sweet nature. Check out the haiku as homage on twitter link above. Cute and predictably smooth, crisp and sweet. Will give their red blend…

2007 Clesi Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

Blackberries, vanilla, raisins, and toasted oak… those are the aromas and flavors you may find in the 2007 Clesi Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles.  Tonight I found this wine to be acidic up front, with a medium tannic sensation.  The tannins ultimately faded, leaving a watery and woodsy feel lingering in my mouth.  For fans of California fruit-bomb cabernets, you…