2014 Coppola Diamond Collection Malbec Chanukkah gift from my son.

with some defrosted lasagna.

it works

Biondi Santi, Brunello de Montalcino, Montalcino, Italy, 2006.

Rich, smooth, silky. Bing cherries, smoke, and minerality. Amazing finish. Layers of complexity.

Grilled Lamb chops with Greek oregano and Lavender.
Grilled Sweet potato topped with olive oil.
Steamed butternut squash and green beans.
Kale, Spinach, and Chard topped with Spanish olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.
Blueberrys drizzled with honey.

Red Diamond Temperamental red blend

sounds like it would go wif chiken fried steak.

Is that Washington state? I think I used to get some of their stuff years ago but haven't seen any here for a while.

Dancin 2014 Tribute Barbera with philo wrapped brie and peppered orange marmalade.

Dancin Finale pint noir port with chocolate mousse.

Dancin Semi Sparkling Muscat

Mark West, Black, Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California, 2015.

Rich and smooth. Bing cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla.

Starting the day off right I see

LOL, last night.

it doesn't say what wine DID you drink....

now, drink more today to make up for your error

Planning to, good advice.

Ledger David 2013 Cab Frac Reserve at the tasting room with my lady.....the bottle looks different than the one I sent DED. Everything is painted on, no label....weird. tastes the same though. Black cherry nose, lots of dark fruit on a gentle finish. Awesome wine

You'd never know it's 14.5%

Grape Creek Port 2014
From local winery, pretty decent and compared to Koepke Tawny 10 yr which I enjoy but local been out for 4 months, it's compares favorably.



Jaime, that cab sounds nice

2015 Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia.

Rich, velvety, dark Cherry and black raspberry, brambley, and a hint of herbs.

Nice wine for $12.

Grilled Grecian lamb chops.
Tossed salad with olive oil and Sherry vinegar.
Steamed green beans.
Boiled yams.

That was a very enjoyable Cab Franc. Velvety tannins and more opulent than almost all wines I have tried from that appellation. Thanks again.

DED

2010, Campo Viejo Gran Reserva, Rioja Spain

Stunning, a wine to be contemplated on its own.

2007, Quintarelli Rosso CA Del Merlo, Veneto Italy.

Dark, dense, rich, ripe, and lush. A nose herbs and forrest. Blackberry , garrigue herbs, and a unique sense of terrior. A very long finish, about 2 minutes.

Cheese plate of various Italian cheeses.
Grilled herbed pork tenderloin.
Tossed salad with Spanish unfiltered olive oil and nice Balsamic vinegar.
Poached Pears dressed with very nice 20 year Balsamic vinegar.

Fonseca Tawny 20 years with a PL Lonsdales Ed Regional Germany '06 very nice pairing

Serra Vineyards syrah 2010.

This is our favorite vinyard, and they don't distribute at all...found a store out their way (but not as far) that had this WAY cheaper than the vinyard and covered in dust and older than what's available at the vinyard. They're pretty much a member supported place.


Very fruity black cherry and a boozy finish (14.5%) and a very pleasant taste as that boozyness subsides.