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 for $20 or less! This week’s rosé is…
Tag: Syrah
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah Rosé
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! 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 $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah…
Value Alert! 2010 Celler de Capcanes “Mas Donis” Barrica
I’m on the prowl for some good (actually very good) everyday wines. Mostly to keep me from drinking wines I want to age longer (lately I’ve been dipping into the good stuff a little too much!) I figure I put together a case of affordable everyday wines and share it with you! What am I…
Wine of the Week; 2009 Tercero Syrah Larner Vineyard
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 Tercero Syrah Larner Vineyard. The Winery Tercero Vineyards is located in Los Olivos, California. Larry Schaffer is the owner/winemaker. Schaffer…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2012 Domaine de la Mordorée Rosé La Dame Rousse
Yes, it’s still that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season (which is year-round in my book; granted most folks don’t see it that way)!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Domaine de la Modorée La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé. The Winery Domaine de la Mordorée is…
Wine of the Week; 2011 Hardys Shiraz William Hardy
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 2011 Hardys Shiraz William Hardy. The Winery Hardys, as it is known today, is a brand that was started in 1853 by…
2013 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting- The Best of Rhone Rosés
I attended, as media guest, the 16th annual “Celebration of American Rhone Wines” in San Francisco, at Fort Mason Center last weekend. Rhone Rangers is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Rhone varietal wines produced in the U.S. The two-day event featured a Winemaker Dinner on Friday catered by The Girl and The Fig. The dinner also featured…
Wine of the Week; 2009 Zotovich Cellars Estate Syrah
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 Zotovich Cellars Estate Syrah. Winery Zotovich Cellars is a small (they produce about 1,700 cases of wine annually) family…
Seafood Gumbo and Wine Pairings for Soul Warming #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about soul warming foods. You know, those soups, chili, stews, and other soul warming treat we seek when the weather turns cold. When I first saw the theme, my first thought was of “Soul Food”. I’d bet that “Soul food” is one of those phrases that if you ask 10…
Wine Of The Week: 2009 Copain Syrah Les Voisins
My Wine Of The Week for October 13 – October 19 is the 2009 Copain Syrah Les Voisins. The Winery Copain Winery was founded by winemaker Wells Guthrie in 1999. The winery sits atop a hillside with an astounding view of the Russian River Valley. As I looked out over the valley on gorgeous Indian summer day, I was struck with a…