The joy of Christmas is upon us. It is the time to raise a glass with the people you love the most. And, as fitting, you want what is in that glass to be as remarkable as the people who will be drinking it. Here are five wines from California’s glorious Napa Valley that are sure to please even the most discerning palate. #Cheers You know, I always love a bubble, and Domaine Carneros is…

No matter what time of year, we can always enjoy a well-made glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. The region’s signature variety continues to show why the northern Californian region is ideal for crafting well-rounded, bold expressions of the variety, like each of these stellar selections. We suggest throwing a ribeye on the grill or slow-roasting a beef tenderloin and opening one of…

Happy Memorial Day weekend and happy National Wine Day, which also falls on my anniversary. My wonderful hubby, Gary, loves a good glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, so in honor of him, the holiday weekend filled with joyful anticipation of a fun summer and of course, National Wine Day, we are raising a glass of Cliff Lede Rythm Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine hails from the Stags Leap District of Napa…

The refreshing bite of freshness and acidity you find in a sunshine-filled glass of Sauvignon Blanc sings of summer, especially this summer when temperatures across the country continue to climb and stay at ridiculous highs. Which means we are drinking a lot of Sauv Blanc lately. Here are a few we have loved to toast these early dog days of summer with. #Cheers Zesty, rich, and fresh, Cloudy Bay…

“Roundabout Midnight” from Cliff Lede Vineyards

Only 1590 cases of Cliff Lede Vineyards’ new “rock block series” wine was made in 2019, which is a shame because we would love to have more of it! Each year the music-loving winery crafts a blend of the best fruit from various vineyard blocks throughout its Stags Leap District AVA vineyards. Each vineyard block is named for one of owner Cliff Lede’s favorite songs, bands, albums, etc. This year…

Saturday Night Worthy Wines

Happy Aloha Friday! As you wrap up the week and get ready to spring forward this weekend, consider toasting with one of these beauties, each date night worthy. Bubbles are always Saturday night worthy, especially when they are as delicious as those crafted from Domaine Carneros. Domaine Carneros Brut Rose ($45) is light and fresh enough to awaken the palate enjoyed as an aperitif, but also has…

FEL Wines – Savoy Vineyard’s Deep Roots In The Anderson Valley

FEL Wines produces some of the best Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays coming from the Anderson Valley.  The story of FEL Wines begins with Cliff Lede from Napa Valley.  I had the opportunity to chat and taste FEL wines with Jason Lede and Ryan Hodgins. FEL Wines FEL is the sister label to Cliff Lede Wines.  FEL Wines began with its first vintage in 2012, though its history goes back to Breggo Cellars…

What to Drink Now: Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Perhaps the most widely planted international grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a crowd-pleasing, appealing profile that is loved in every corner of the world. From it’s Bordeaux home to South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Canada, even China, the full-bodied variety reveals concentrated, structured wines with silky yet bold tannins and ripe red and black…