Tag: wine review

• 2015 The Velvet Devil Merlot for #InternationalMerlotDay

  

  “The Velvet Devil drinks like wearing a warm crushed red velvet robe on a cold winter’s night, sipping cognac by the fire while smoking a favorite cigar.”

  Michelle Williams

  November 7, 2017

  International Merlot Day, Merlot, Washington, Washington Wine, Wine, wine review

  #InternationalMerlotDay, 2015 Charles Smith Wines ‘The Velvet Devil’ Merlot Washington State USA, Charles Smith Wines, Merlot, The Velvet Devil, Washington, Washington State Wines, Washington Wine, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• Bordeaux: Making Life Sweet

  

  When thinking Bordeaux, minds immediately go to the bold, elegant, refined red wines the region produces. After all, they are some of the worlds most coveted and sought after wines. However, to only know Bordeaux red wines is to not fully know Bordeaux. Not only is Bordeaux home to crisp and elegant white wines, it…

  Michelle Williams

  November 6, 2017

  Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sweet Wine, Millesima, Snooth, virtual tasting, Wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

  2009 Chateau Dauphine Rondillon Loupiac Bordeaux France, 2009 Chateau Filhot Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Du Cros Loupiac Bordeaux Franc, 2014 Chateau La Rame Sainte Croix du Mont Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Lapinesse Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Lauvignac Cuvee Sahuc Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2015 Chateau Manos Cadillac Bordeaux France, 2015 Haut Charmes Sauternes Bordeaux France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux sweet wines, Echo & The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar, holidays, music, Sauternes, Snooth, Snooth virtual tasting, virtual tasting, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

• The Perfect Weeknight Bordeaux to Enjoy Now

  

  Bordeaux is one of the world’s most notable wine regions producing some of the world’s greatest wines. Wealthy oenophiles pay thousands of dollars for classic bottles at auction Bordeaux. Wine lovers by young bottles to age for that future special occasion that can only be celebrated with Bordeaux. Even neophytes who are only learning about…

  Michelle Williams

  November 3, 2017

  Bordeaux, Cotes de Bordeaux, Food, Food and Wine Pairing, Wine, wine and food pairing

  #TXWine, 2014 Château Cap de Faugères Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, 2014 Château Carbonneau Cuvee Classique Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux, 2014 Château de Fontenille Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, 2014 Château Haut La Valette Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, 2014 Château Lauriol Francs Côtes de Bordeaux, Cotes de Bordeaux, Duke Ellingon & John Coltrane – In a Sentimental Mood, Food and Wine Pairing, music, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review, wine-searcher

• 2014 Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  “If you like big, balanced, affordable Napa Cabs this is your wine.”

  Michelle Williams

  November 2, 2017

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Wine, wine review

  2014 Black Stallion Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, Black Stallion Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• 2015 Cline Cellars Cashmere Red Blend

  

  “A rich and layered weeknight red.”

  Michelle Williams

  November 1, 2017

  Wine, wine review

  2015 Cline Cellars Cashmere Red Blend California USA, California, Cline Cellars, Red Blend, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• 2014 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay

  

  “A high quality Chardonnay you can count on year after year.”

  Michelle Williams

  October 31, 2017

  Chardonnay, Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, Wine

  2014 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley USA, Chardonnay, Grgich Hills, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• HelloWine: Halloween is Not Just for Kids Anymore

  Halloween has hit the big leagues of American holidays. USA Today reported last month that ghosts and goblins alike are expected to spend more on Halloween, costumes, candy, and décor than ever before. The National Retail Federation has predicted a whopping $9.1billion in 2017 on Halloween spending. Furthermore, Pam Goodfellow, principle analyst with Prosper Insights,…

  Michelle Williams

  October 30, 2017

  Halloween, Wine

  2013 Flora Springs Ghost Winery Red Wine Napa Valley USA, 2016 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Chile, Bauhaus – Bela Lugosi’s Dead, Casillero del Diablo, Chile, Flora Springs, food, Halloween, music, Napa Valley, pizza, wine, wine review

• William Hill Estate Winery

  

  The massive wild fires in Northern California caused egregious destruction. Burning more than 330 square miles, the devastation is larger than the area of New York City. One of the fires responsible for much of the havoc is the Atlas Peak Fire, damaging or destroying dozens of Napa Valley wineries. One winery located on Atlas…

  Michelle Williams

  October 27, 2017

  Atlas Peak Fire, Napa Valley, Wine

  2015 William Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast California USA, 2015 William Hill Winery Chardonnay North Coast California USA, 2016 William Hill Winery Sauvignon Blanc North Coast California USA, Atlas Peak, Atlas Peak Fire, Napa Valley, William Hill Estate Winery, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• 2015 Decoy Merlot

  

  “If you are looking for a Monday night Merlot, look no further.”

  Michelle Williams

  October 25, 2017

  Merlot, Wine, wine review

  #MerlotMe, 2015 Decoy Merlot Sonoma County USA, Decoy, Merlot, Sonoma County, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• Discovering Maryhill Winery

  

  I have never been to Washington State and sadly I have not had a lot of wines from Washington either. When I think Washington wines, admittedly, I think Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Riesling. Three varieties I enjoy, and have liked all that I have experienced so far from Washington. However, I was recently introduced to…

  Michelle Williams

  October 18, 2017

  Columbia River Gorge, Washington, Washington Wine, Wine

  #WAWine, & Fire – Sing a Song, 2014 Maryhill Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley USA, 2014 Maryhill Sangiovese Columbia Valley USA, 2016 Maryhill Proprietor’s Reserve Otis Vineyard Albariño Columbia Valley USA, Albarino, Cabernet Franc, Earth, Great Missoula Floods, Maryhill Museum, Maryhill Winery, music, Sam Hill, Sangiovese, Washington, Washington Wine, wind, wine, wine review, wine-searcher