Category Archives: Wine Wednesday

Wine Wednesday: 2013 Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet

Wine Wednesday: 2013 Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet

Posted on August 18, 2016

The 2013 Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet shows beautiful structure and richness. Small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot were added to enrich the complexity of this wine. This Cabernet is wonderful to drink now…though it would benefit from an hour or two of decanting. You can buy this beautiful wine for about 24 dollars!…… MORE

Wine Wednesday: 2014 William Hill Merlot

Wine Wednesday: 2014 William Hill Merlot

Posted on August 10, 2016

The 2014 William Hill Merlot is a big red wine from California’s central coast. Though it’s a Merlot, it is reminiscent of a bold Cabernet Sauvignon. It has rich flavors and a substantial mouthfeel! This Merlot is great with barbecue or a steak. It’s a good value, too, at about fourteen dollars!  We give the…… MORE

Wine Wednesday: 2014 Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris

Wine Wednesday: 2014 Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris

Posted on August 3, 2016

It’s the first week of August, so that means one more month of summer… perfect for a Washington State Pinot Gris – the 2014 Chateau Ste. Michelle! This Pinot Gris falls between the lighter Italian Pinot Grigio, and the richer, rounder Pinot Gris from Alsace. This is a perfect match with scallops or halibut! 89 points from…… MORE

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