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Wine Recommendations

Mar 2

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Love Zinfandel? Wine Spectator Recommendations

As you may know, I love Zinfandels. They are bold, spicy and sassy; kind of like me.

Wine Spectator has a couple of highly recommended, highly rated Zinfandels this month that I am posting and going to go out to purchase. I’ll post my thoughts and recommendations after I have the chance to give them a try myself.

Carlisle

The first recommendation is Carlisle, 2007 Russian River Valley Papera Ranch Zinfandel. Rating of 96 and priced at about $40, Wine Spectator notes (p. 83):

A real knockout. Bold and intense, yet complex, with ripe cherry fruit deftly balanced by vibrant acidity. Offers floral aromas with notes of black raspberry, pepper and lingering Asian spice that lead to full but fleshy tannins.(p. 83)

Only 651 cases were made and it is drinkable through 2015, but with such a short supply of cases, hopefully I will be able to find this treasure before it’s gone!

Adelaida

The second recommendation is Adelaida 2007 Paso Robles Michael’s Estate Vineyard Zinfandel. Rating 92 and priced at about $28, Wine Spectator writes:

This briary red is nicely focused and structured, with loamy clay and smoky berry aromas that lead to gutsy wild blackberry, cracked pepper and licorice flavors. Finishes with ripe tannins. (p. 83)

821 cases made and it is drinkable now through 2015 as well. If you find these wines and have had the opportunity to enjoy, please post your comments, thoughts and ratings too!

Cheers to full glasses all around!

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Wedding Destination

Feb 27

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Vineyard at Vino Bello/Meritage Resort in Napa


I recently read an article by Stephanie Cain in “Wine Spectator” magazine, see Napa May Ring Wedding Bells that except for a few wineries, county ordinances prevent weddings from being held on winery properties.

Grape Crusher at the head of Napa Valley

With a rule change possible in order for Napa Valley wineries to make more money, there’s so many options available. V. Sattui has been able to hold weddings and it is a beautiful location, so that’s a great option.

Vino Bello/Meritage Resort are able to hold conventions, educational event and weddings. If you’re a wine enthusiast, and looking to get married, think about Vino Bello. I’ve been to Vino Bello and with its beautiful vineyard hillside, the grape crusher statue at the head of Napa, a wine cave and a a open-air gazebo, it is breathtaking. Here’s some images from my convention there last year.

Estate Wine Cave

The resort itself is amazingly beautiful with an Old World Tuscan décor, located in the heart of wine country in the shadow of the Grape Crusher statue at the head of Napa Valley. Upscale accommodations with Jacuzzi’s, heated swimming pools, full kitchens or kitchenettes, fine dining and wine tasting bar. It’s only 10 minutes from downtown Napa, the Wine Train and Oxbow Marketplace. You can schedule wine tours, recreational activities and in-room services with the Resort concierge.

Golfing available at the Chardonnay Golf Course (three different nine-hole courses).

Choosing this location for your wedding or business meeting will impress, excite and satisfy.

Cheers to full glasses all around!

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