Well Spring is (almost) here. Technically it was Wednesday of this week, but if you live in the Midwest (Minnesota), today feels like a January day! It’s in the mid twenties with a strong west wind. With the windchill feels like zero degrees outside and on Monday we woke to an -11 degree below zero …
Chris has been preparing for the Alexandra House “Hope Gala” for many weeks as a fund raiser volunteer. During our recent trips to Napa, she was able to obtain some really nice tastings at pure Cru, Cosentino Winery, Robert Biale, Pine Ridge, Kunde Family Estate and Beringer Wineries for the “Napa Fun” vacation that will …
There are a couple of American Viticultural Areas (AVA) that I feel produce some excellent Cabernet Sauvignons. A few that comes to mind are Stags Leap, Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain and Oakville. I am not saying the other AVA’s do not produce great Cabernet Sauvignons, I’m just saying the ones above are some of …
I love working in the yard on Sunday… That is if it is nice out. Our Summers in Minnesota can be really hot and humid. Last week we had a few days in the 80′s and I think the humidity was in the upper 60′s. Its pretty bad when you wake up in the morning …
Happy Friday. It’s hard to believe it is Memorial Weekend! It feels like it was just Easter last week. I hope you all pay tribute to all of our veterans. If you see a veteran on the street, store or airport, make sure you thank them. Many have lost their lives for our freedom. Its …
I enjoy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Howell Mountain appellation. During our Napa trip last year we drove to Howell Mountain and toured the whole area. As you drive up the mountain there are some absolutely beautiful views. Bill and Chris on Deer Park Road towards the top Heading up Deer Park Road looking …
The 2006 Pine Ridge Onyx is another Bordeaux style wine. What I find interesting is the blending style. The Onyx is predominately Malbec and Merlot with a small percentage of Tannat and Cabernet Franc. Reading the wine makers notes the blend is modeled after the Cahors wine region. Cahors is a small town in the …
Ah, finally it’s Friday! The weather in Minnesota was unusually amazing this week for March! We had day after day record high temperatures. I have to say we were thrilled with this very mild and short winter! We are so glad spring is a few days away. A few years ago in February we attended …
The other day we decided to have Cod for dinner. I felt like having a glass of wine, so after a few minutes reviewing the contents of my wine cooler I chose a Chardonnay. I find white fish and white wines pair good together, especially if the seasoning on the fish compliments the wine. I decided on …