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items I would call myself a WINO for sure. My happy place is Napa and if I could, I would live there. While that is not possible, I try to venture and try new wines whenever I can. I belonged to a few wineries from Napa and Sanoma back in the day and now I...
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Delicious Reds
Satisfying Whites
Bubbles for Everyone
Delicious Reds
Visited this Winery in Napa and learned that it's the oldest! This wine is Bold, a little on the dry side with medium acidity. It has notes of black fruit like blackberries and blueberries, a little vanilla and oak as well
Charles Krug Family Reserve Generations 2018
Had this wine at a restaurant and found it delicious. It is full bodied with medium tannins. Hints of oak, tobacco and chocolate come through.
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 - Wine.com
I wrote my tasting notes as “very jammy and smooth for a Pinot”. I bought multiple bottles of this wine
Susie Bynum Pinot Noir - Wine-Searcher
If you get a chance to visit this winery in Sonoma, it's delightful! This is one of my favorite wines of their, super smooth and full of plum and berry flavor!
Gundlach Bundschu Merlot 2018 - Wine.com
I usually don't drink Zins but this one was full of Plum and Vanilla tasting notes. Initially tart but smoothed out after the first sip!
Turley Wine Cellars
Had this at an Italian restaurant and it went so well with the food. Light bodied, not anything super special but hit the spot!
N.V. Cavicchioli Lambrusco dell'Emilia Dolce Rosso
The main taste notes on this are raspberry, cherry and strawberry. It is medium bodied and pretty smooth overall.
Foxglove Zinfandel 2019 - Wine.com
Blackberries and vanilla came through for me. I thought it was a decent Pinot and have purchased a few bottles since.
Belle Glos Clark and Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Discovered while in Mexico at a delicious dinner. The notes are oak, chocolate, and vanilla. It is light and delicous.
2017 Vinisterra Pies de Tierra - Wine-Searcher
Have been to Jacuzzi winery and it's a dream! This wine was good - bold with hints of blackberry, dark fruit and plum. A bit on the acidic side and medium tannins.
Jacuzzi Valeriano | Vivino US
A Cab Franc is probably my favorite, and this one is pretty good! I got it after a local wine shop recommended it to me. It’s a well balanced wine with notes of berries.
Brook & Bull Cellars Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, USA
Delicious blend! Notes of chocolate and berries, very smooth.
Rebellious Red / 750mL - Marketview Liquor
Satisfying Whites
Light easy to drink white wine. A bit dry with hints of citrus, lemon and pear. Take a look at the winery photos, also from Jacuzzi!
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Arneis | Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Wines
Before I discovered big bold reds, Riesling was my wine of choice. This one is affordable but nice chilled. It has hints of pear, melon, and white peach.
Riesling Wine - Weingut Edelweiss
I got introduced to this Riesling a few years back at a german restaurant. It is very nice and crisp. A bit on the acidic side with tastes of pear, green apple and grapefruit.
Heinz Eifel 2020 Shine Riesling (Rheinhessen) - Wine …
Another beautiful winery in Napa that I got to visit. This wine was their classic white, with hints of peach apricot and pear. It is medium bodied and delicious chilled.
CELINE CHICAGO ME…
Easy to drink Riesling - it has notes of apricots, peach and citrus. Overall medium acidity and dryness.
Carl Reh Riesling | Vivino US
Tried this with dinner at a restaurant and it was an easy to drink wine. Not too sweet for a Riesling, with hints of apple, peach and honey.
2021 Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
Bubbles for Everyone
Have not been to this winery, but tried this Brut Rose with some friends. The tasting notes are: strawberry, tart apple, with a strong fizz.
Gran Moraine Winery
Easy to drink Prosecco! I like this in the summer time and it's an affordable bottle. It has hints of apple and citrus - overall not too sweet and fizzy.
Explore OUR PROSECCOS - LaMarca
We drank this the day my husband and I got engaged, so near and dear to our hearts! It is a nice Champagne with hints of apple, lemon and pear. I find it to have medium fizziness and acidity.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne - Total Wine & More
My husband and I spent one summer drinking this almost every weekend! Such a great deal for the taste. Have also been to this winery and it's magnificent.
Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé | Mumm Napa