Synopsis, Our Opinion: A clean easy drinking and inexpensive Pinot Grigio. Producer/Winery: Imported and bottled by Chleo Wine Collection; Livermore, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio. […]
Author: Ray
Some Observations on Our Wine Drinking
We recently had an epiphany drinking wines at a wine pairing dinner on Cunard’s Queen Victoria. We brought 48 different bottles of wine with us […]
Wine Pairing: Lunch and Dinner on Cunard Queen Victoria
Location: Verandah Restaurant, Cunard Queen Victoria Host(s): Vellen Mootoosamy, Chief Sommelier, James Abilash Executive Chef and Maya Todorova, Head Waitress. Dinner Price: $250/person and Lunch […]
Predator Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY disappointing Zinfandel. Producer/Winery: Rutherford Wine Company; Predator Wines; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Lodi; Central […]
Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Columbia Valley Merlot 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY EXCELLENT value grocery store Merlot. Producer/Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle; Paterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Merlot Blend – 84% Merlot and 16% […]
Bonterra California Merlot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A sweet California red wine that was filled with easy drinking Merlot characteristics. Producer/Winery: Bonterra Vineyards; Hopland, California. Grape Variety: Merlot with […]
Campo Viejo Rioja 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: “Not Bad” and a good buy. Producer/Winery: Bodegas Campo Viejo; Logrono, Spain. Grape Variety: Tempranillo. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Rioja, Spain. Vintage: […]
Wine Tasting: Casas del Bosque
Winery/Producer: Casas del Bosque; Casablanca; Valparaíso, Chile. Appellation: Casablanca Valley, Chile, South America. Location: Casablanca, Chile casasdelbosque.cl/
La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A fantastic understated red wine that’s an incredible value. Producer/Winery: Famille Perrin; La Vieille Ferme; Orange, France. Grape Variety: Southern Rhone blend […]
Wine Tasting: Vina Tabali
Winery/Producer: Viña Tabali, Santiago, Chili. Appellation: Limarí Valley, Chile, South America. Location: Viña Tabali – Av. Las Condes 9460, of. 801. Las Condes, Santiago, Chili. […]