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Tobaccology’s Mysterious Cigar and Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Exciting! Don’t you love when your favorite Tobacconist hands you a cigar and says, “Try this and let me know what you think? Or the winemaker shows up to your tasting bring out a bottle of wine that hasn’t been released to the public. The logical response with that huge Chester cat grin, “It willContinue reading “Tobaccology’s Mysterious Cigar and Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon”

“This is Good Sh..!” – Decoy 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

Does Decoy 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon measure up to our first experience? Hmmm, I hope so. I’m watching the wine flow through the aerator and I find myself asking, “What is this grape juice?” Decoy’s is thin-watery with deep plum coloring. The husband has already taken a sip and immediately Decoy receives multiples nods of approval, which wasContinue reading ““This is Good Sh..!” – Decoy 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon”

Ghost Pines – Red, Black and Blue Berries Galore!

At First Taste I’m so impressed by Ghost Pines Red Blend! A last minute wine selection turned to a wonderful surprise. We are greeted with BOLD aromas of strawberries that my husband and I in unison said, “Do you smell that, wild strawberries?!” Eyes bright and head nodding in agreement, acknowledging this wine is good.Continue reading “Ghost Pines – Red, Black and Blue Berries Galore!”

2012 “Frenchie”, Benjamin Franklin Red Wine – Not Just for Dog Lovers!

I am so impressed with how my girlfriend’s appreciation for wine has progressed. I remember when she would only drink Glen Ellen White Zinfandel. (Yes, I’m sure many of us can relate; in the beginning, White Zinfandel was our wine of choice. Shoot, at one time, I recall when White Zinfandel was the number consumedContinue reading “2012 “Frenchie”, Benjamin Franklin Red Wine – Not Just for Dog Lovers!”

Pinnacoli 2012 Primitivo & LaGloria Series R

The Cure for Mars-Mercury Retrograde You know you are in for treat when you pop the cork and you are greeted with a blast fruity aromas. There’s a haze of aromas in the air and a slight breeze just carried it away. Mmmm… thus far, Pinnacoli 2012 Primitivo Di Manduria is off to a greatContinue reading “Pinnacoli 2012 Primitivo & LaGloria Series R”