Robert Biale VineyardsParty Line Petite Sirah is a wonderfully bold wine that makes me wonder again why this varietal has not caught fire. Rich with black fruit, blackberries, toffee, and spice, integrated with soft tannins; this is a big enjoyable wine. Take it to your next BBQ and you’ll be the wine king. Also… try this wine with a rich New Orleans sausage gumbo.
Bring on the summer. This Viognier by Deep Sea Wines is an elegant yet sexy wine ready for the patio. The flavors of stone fruit, pear, white peach, riverstone and a flinty minerality are well integrated with a soft floral nose into a wine you won’t ignore. Partial oak aging adds to the complexity and adds a richness to the mouthfeel.
Spring is upon us and nature has provided another excuse to spend a day or a weekend in Wine Country. Napa Valley is so beautiful in the spring and summer that often we’d rather taste outdoors immersed in the vineyards and terrior while we enjoy a glass or two from the winery. There are any number of wineries offering outdoor wine tasting or drinking opportunities so I thought I’d share with a few of our favorites, V. Sattui, Mumm Napa and Alpha Omega Winery. So sit back and imagine an 85 degree cloudless day in Napa Valley and we’ll head out to spend a leisurely afternoon at three of our favorite spots. Continue reading »
Give this Deep Sea Pinot Noir a little time to open up and you will be rewarded with well integrated tannins and a wine full of flavors like dark cherry, blackberry, currents with a touch of oaky vanilla. A bit lighter and fruit forward than many California Pinots, makes this wine a great summer Pinot Noir choice.
McPherson Cellars Viognier is a stellar example of why Viognier is the perfect dry white wine grape for Texas. Think warm Texas evening under the oaks with a chilled wine stem brimming with flavors of citrus, honeysuckle and orange blossom with a touch of oak with a light Hill Country peach finish. This Viognier pairs wonderfully with spicy Thai food.
