Wine of the Day: 2015 Markus Wine Co. Zietlos Red Blend

This is an alluring, suave, and harmonious wine that is emblematic of outstanding wines being crafted in the Lodi AVA This wine is a  predominately a blend of Syrah and Viognier  from the Borra Vineyards Gill Creek Ranch that were picked on the same day and co-fermented in the Northern Rhône tradition.  Old vine Carignan  and Petite Sirah from the…

Wine Of The Week – 2011 Ridge Lytton Estate Rosé

Ridge Vineyard makes a dry Rosé, and it’s outstanding!

Wine Of The Week: 2009 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane

Wine of the Week: Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane – An excellent lesser known varietal from venerable Ridge Vineyards

Value Alert! – Crazy Good Spanish Gem For $11!

Here’s a highly recommended New World Style red blend from Spain that offers great QPR!

Super Sunday Super Pairing – Spicy Chicken and Seafood Jambalaya and?…

I’d been struggling with my S.B. Sunday eats.  Since Super Sunday is an unofficial American holiday – we have license to eat whatever we want guilt-free a la Christmas and Thanksgiving.  But my food conscience was nagging me.  What to do? In a last-minute game time decision I decided to make Jambalaya.  Yeah..that’s the ticket…all…

#LanguedocDay Virtual Tasting 2011 – A Wonderful Mourvédre, Old Vine Carignan Blend…

#LauguedocDay Virtual Tasting…a wonderful Old Vine Carignan/Mourvedre/Grenache Blend from the Corbières AOC!