A delightful and eccentric evening in the Twin Cities Minnesota was had with Chester Osborn, the mastermind behind the iconic d’ARENBERG wines from McLaren Vale, Australia. Known for his colorful …
2004 Greenock Creek Alice’s Shiraz, The Finest Wine I have tasted so far in 2024
The 2004 Greenock Creek Alice’s Shiraz is a standout example of Barossa Valley winemaking, showcasing the power and elegance for which this region is renowned.I actually thought this wine might …
Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Black & Blue berries and chocolate on the nose.Mild tannins with a wwonderful black currant and spices and a surprising lengthy finish. Sipped this right after opening and also decanted …
$1000 of fabulous wines tasted in one evening.
Friends hosted a wine tasting and asked me to speak. You had to bring $100+ bottle of wine for all to taste. Some of the amazing wines this evening. Liz …
2004 Amon-Ra Shiraz
By Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra – Super fantastic Aussie wine. 2004 Amon-Ra drinking fantastic right now, Deep purple with hints of cedar and spices on the nose and lovely integrated tannins, …
2017 Mollydooker Miss Molly (Sparkling)
As many of you know I like to throw people some curves when it comes to pairings and this is one of those times. I decided to pair a Sparkling …
2012 Penfolds Grange
Opened this bootle of 2012 Penfolds Grange and first taste it was great but for sure needed at least an hour to breath. At the hour mark all I can …
Evening With Aussie Master of Wine David LeMire
I am a sucker for any Australian or New Zealand wine tasting but when you get the likes of a Master of wine “David LeMire” in town and he’s also …
Penfolds Tasting with Sommelier DLynn Proctor
What a wonderful evening with master DLynn Proctor representing the iconic Australian winery Penfold’s. And it was such an honor to meet with DLynn and taste the full range of Penfold’s …