Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, since today is #CabernetDay my Wine Of The Week is the 2005 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection. The Winery Caymus Vineyards is a part of the Wagner Family…
Month: August 2014
Wine of the Week: 2012 Zudugarai “Amats” Getariako Txakolina
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2012 Zudugarai “Amats” Getariako Txakolina. The Winery Bodegas Zudugarai is a winery located in the Basque region in northern Spain, less…
The Best of the 9th Annual Urban Wine Xperience
I attended the sold-out East Bay Vintner’s Alliance (“EBVA”) 9th Annual Urban Wine Xperience held on August 2nd on the Ferry Lawn at vibrant Jack London Square in Oakland. EBVA, is an association representing more than 20 East Bay (primarily Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland) Urban wineries. It’s a great opportunity to taste all the best artisanal wines made in…
Wine of the Week; 2012 Vrinioti Iama White
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2012 Vrinioti Iama White The Winery Vrinioti Wines, located on the island of Evia. The business was founded in 2002 on family…
Grilled Paiche with a White Greek Blend
Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work; along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is “Wine for…
Rosé of the Week; 2013 Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral
Summer is officially here! Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders! This week’s rosé is the 2013 Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral. The…
Wine of the Week; 2009 Ridge Zinfandel Carmichael Ranch
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2009 Ridge Zinfandel Carmichael Ranch. The Winery Ridge Vineyards is a California winery with two estates, Monte Bello in Cupertino, and Lytton Springs in Healdsburg….