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Just uncorked a bottle of the sublime 2014 Malartic-Lagravière from the Pessac-Léognan region. 🍷✨
With its enchanting deep ruby color, this Bordeaux blend boasts an exquisite harmony of blackcurrant and black cherry, while notes of dark chocolate and sweet spices peek through. Aged to perfection, the velvety tannins give way to a long, satisfying finish. Cheers! 🥂
#2014MalarticLagraviere #BordeauxBlend #PessacLeognan #winelover #wineoftheday #frenchwine #wineoclock #winestagram #instawine #winelife #winewinewine #winebounty #wineblogger #pessacleognan
Friends, sun, sand, and great wine—what could be better? 🏖️🍷☀️ My latest beach escapade surrounded me with the best company and three incredible bottles: Domaine de Mourchon Family Grenache 2016, Williamson Wines Seduce Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and Tensley Noir Syrah 2020. With the sun kissing our faces, the waves gently lapping at our feet, and cozy conversation setting in, we delved into each.
The Domaine de Mourchon Family Grenache 2016, a stunning Rhône wine, boasted a beautiful blend of red and dark fruit flavors, accompanied by hints of spice, herbs, and white pepper. It brought warmth and sunshine in a bottle, perfect for sipping while lounging by the ocean. The Williamson Wines Seduce Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, with its rich berry and chocolate notes, proved the ideal accompaniment to our picnic spread of various cheeses and charcuterie. Finally, the Tensley Noir Syrah 2020, a sumptuous Santa Ynez wine, captivated our senses with its bold black fruit and nuanced spice notes, offering an indulgent twist to our beachside experience. 🌊🥂
#BeachWines #DomaineDeMourchon #WilliamsonWines #TensleyNoir #WineWithFriends #SunSeaSips #frenchwine #santaynez #WinePairings #wineoclock #winelife #winelovers #wineandbeach #winewinewine #winestargram #instawine
Boatique Winery Pietie Sirah 2016
This luxurious wine from Lake County, California, sets your senses sailing with captivating dark fruit and heavenly chocolate notes. Succulent flavors of blackberry, plum, and a hint of licorice meld together in perfect harmony to create this full-bodied, velvety gem. Pair this exquisite Petite Sirah with your favorite grilled or braised meats, rich mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses. Cheers! 🥂🌅
#BoatiqueWinery #petitesirah #WinePairings #CaliforniaWines #wineoclock #winelife #winelovers #winewinewine #winestargram #instawine #winebounty
Saw this in the cellar and it jumped out at me. Literally, fell out. I took that as a sign it was time to drink!
Kay Brothers Cuthbert Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a stunning wine from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. With captivating aromas of blackcurrant, eucalyptus, and cedar, it offers bold blackberry and dark cherry flavors on the palate, underscored by tobacco and earthy undertones. Its firm tannins and long finish make it a perfect match for a juicy steak, a robust cheese board, or a hearty mushroom risotto.
So glad this landed in my hands and not the floor! Cheers! 🍷🍇
#CuthbertCabSauv2017 #FoodPairings #australianwine #kaybrothers #mclarenvale #cabernetsauvignon #winelife #winelovers #winebounty #winewinewine #winestargram #instawine
2019 Wills Domain Paladin Hill Matrix
I've been nursing this Red Blend from Margaret River, Australia for a few days now. I'm a big fan of Australian Red Blends and this one did not disappoint. A mix of Cab, Cab Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot ... definitely not for the faint at heart. Just like I love my reds!
The Petit Verdot sings proudly in this vintage. Pronounced notes of spices, bright red fruits, leather, and brambly delicious cassis. It was the perfect evening sipper over the last few days as the weather heats up in LA.
#willsdomain #margaretriver
#australianwine #redblend #canernetsauvignon #cabernetfranc #malbec #petitverdot #winelife #wineoclock #winelovers #winebounty #winewinewine #winedown #winestargram #instawine #winewinewine
Virtual tasting of the Rioja region. Always a fun way to end a weekday evening taking a deep dive into a region and hearing from the producers directly. Thank you Merchant of Wines / Learn About Wine for making these events possible. Cheers!
#rioja #spanishwine #muga #cune #marquesdemurrieta #lariojaaltasa #rlopezdeheredia #learnaboutwine #winewednesday #wineoclock #winelife #winelovers #winebounty #winewinewine #winedown #winestagram #instawine
Lovely dinner at the new Stanton Social Prime. One of the great treats of the evening was the Sommelier MJ. Her personality is infectious and her wine by the glass offerings were on point, both on and off the menu. Yes, she has some hidden gems. Just ask!
I tasted a Pinot from Russian River Valley, a Cab dominant Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley, and a GSM from Côtes du Rhône. Delish!
#stantonsocial #russianrivervalley #wallawallavalley #cotesdurhone #pinotnoir #cabernetsauvignon #bordeauxblend #gsm #winelife #winelovers #winewinewine #winedown #winebounty #winetime #lasvegas #ceasarspalace #winestagram #instawine
Tabarrini
Colle Grimaldesco Montefalco Sagrantino 2014
Back at my happy place with a fantastic Sagrantino. The grape is an acquired taste given its power, depth of flavor, and explosion of griping tannins. But it is one I just adore. Sagrantino contains some of the highest polyphenol (antioxidant) levels of any red wine. So, yes, it is one of the healthiest choices out there and Tabarrini does it well.
A rich, silky complex mesh of juicy black plums with dried flowers and dark spices. Big and chewy. This wine begs for a hearty meal or -- as I often prefer -- standing on its own in a glass looking over the sand and surf. Cheers!
#sagrantino #italianwine #umbrianwine #umbria #tabarrini #wineandbeach #winebounty #winetime #winelover #winelife #beachlife #winestagram #instawine #winewinewine
Chateau Lascombes 2010
Jorge Ordonez No. 1 Seleccion Especial
I just loved this Chateau Lascombes 2010. The complex and tannin-rich texture paired well with the food, but was equally enjoyable as a sipping wine.
Blend: 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
The Jorge Ordonez No. 1 Seleccion Especial was the perfect digestif exuding honey and white flowers. Available at Costco and a steal!
#bordeaux #chateaulascombes #margaux #frenchwine #spanishwine #muscat #dessertwine #jorgeordoñez #winelover #winetasting #winetime #winestagram #instawine #winewinewine #wineoclock #winelife #winebounty
Dassai “45” Yamaguchi prefecture
I don't usually post about sake but this was such an easy drinker and paired so well with our dishes, I just had to give a shout out.
Light and sweet with floral notes intertwined with melon and green apple. Delicious and smooth. Drink it cold!
#sake #dassai #japanesesake #yamaguchi #winelover #winebounty
2017 Almaviva (Maipo, Chile)
2013 Verite La Joie (Sonoma, California)
2003 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)
An evening of 100 point superstars!
I attended a dinner party with friends who love Cabs, with their usual go-to being young Cabs from Napa/Sonoma. This presented a good opportunity to show that greatness can span time, region, and blends. Each distinct in their own right but all oh-so-good!
The problem was choosing what to bring! I narrowed it down to a cross section of the Americas but next time we'll sail the oceans. The Atlantic or the Pacific? Not sure yet, but looking forward to the challenge. Till then, cheers friends! 🥂
#almaviva #maipo #chileanwine #vérité #verite #sonoma #californiawine #cabernetsauvignon #quilcedacreek #columbiavalley #washingtonwine #100pointwine #winetime #winetasting #winebloggers #winebounty #winelover #winestargram #instawine #winelife #winewinewine #wineandfriends
2015 Chateau Monbousquet
No. 16 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2018.
Great complexity, with aromas of crushed black cherries, mulberries and cassis with a touch of lavender, and cloves. This wine is smooth, rich, and dense. Probably drank it a tad too early, but still oh-so-good.
Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
#chateaumonbousquet #saintemilion #bordeaux #frenchwine #winelover #winetime #winestagram #instawine #winewinewine #winenot