Wine Review
Darioush
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Darioush
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Darioush 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and full bodied, with a nice thick mouth feel, but not too sharp or astringent in flavor. Elegant, with just the right amount of restraint, this is quite possibly one of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignons yet.
Wine Wednesday
Heitz Cellars
A couple years ago we purchased a case of Heitz 2009 Sauvignon Blanc. With a soft smooth start, tropical fruit and citrus notes in the middle, and a bright acidity on the finish, it was wonderful to have on hand for pop-in guests, or for a glass with dinner in the middle or the week. A month ago we finally visited the winery for a tasting.
Located on Highway 29, Heitz’ tasting room, is right in the middle of all the action. The building is smaller than many wineries, but with super high ceilings and a nice, cozy atmosphere. Heitz is one of the few wineries left that does not charge for a tasting. We tried a number of wines, including the current release of Sauvignon Blanc 2011, 2006 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Ink Grade Port.
I must say, their 2011 Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite among the wines we tasted. The Ink Grade Port is quite good too – rich, sweet, round, and a bit syrupy like a thin honey, with bold berry flavors.
Heitz Wine Cellars
436 St. Helena Highway
St. Helena, California
LMR Ranch House Red
Long Meadow Ranch
Ranch House Red
We tasted and purchased this Ranch House Red wine a few months back when we did the Long Meadow Ranch farm tour. This ranch is also affiliated with one of my favorite restaurants, Farmstead, which I wrote about last year.
The other night we opened a bottle and rediscovered how much we enjoy this wine. Smooth at the beginning with juicy berry flavors, followed by a savory smoky flavor. The wine finishes strong with hints of chili and warm spice and rich tannins.
This is a great red wine for red-sauced pastas, pizza, red meats, chicken and tacos. Or, just to drink a glass of wine.
Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-4555
www.longmeadowranch.com
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Reynolds Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Wednesday Wine Review
Reynolds Family Winery
We visited this winery a couple years ago now and loved it. We were on the lookout for a good Pinot Noir, and another winery suggested we check out Reynolds. It’s located at the southern end of the popular Silverado Trail, on the east side of the Napa Valley.
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Napa Valley View
Wednesday Wine Review
Castello di Amorosa
Last weekend friends drove up from San Francisco to visit us in Napa and we all headed north to Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga. If you are able to drive North on Silverado Trail all the way to Calistoga, you can see The Castle to the west, across the valley. It’s quite a sight to see a medieval Italian castle in the middle of Napa Valley. Once you drive through the pillars marking the entrance, you do kind of get the feeling that you are entering Italy. A giant stone castle looms before you, complete with turrets.
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