Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Rodney Strong Sonoma Chardonnay
The Rodney Strong Sonoma has good balance, and a bright and fresh nose to accompany an abundant array of flavors
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc
It has no really good characteristics, but is not offensive in any way. It is rather innocuous, but drinkable, and actually quite pleasant
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Franciscan Napa Valley Chardonnay
The Franciscan is a beautiful pale yellow in color with a nose of fragrant apple and pear, underscored by a bright presence of lemon zest in the background
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Sometimes it is good to visit an old friend, and such was the case the other night when we opened a bottle of Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Kris Pinot Grigio
For a number of years the Kris Pinot Grigio has been a favorite at our house, especially when we are looking for a bit of a step up from our everyday choice for Pinot Grigio
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico
For me, a weekday treat is a plate of Italian food with a good bottle of Chianti. It doesn’t really matter what kind of Italian dish is served, or even what label the Chianti might be
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 McManis Family Vineyards Viognier
The McManis Family Vineyards was founded in 1990 by a family of grape farmers who had been growing grapes in California for more than fifty years before bottling their first bottle of wine
2013 Chateau St. Jean North Coast Chardonnay
The secret to good shrimp scampi is lots of butter and lots of garlic. The wine chosen to pair with these powerful flavors must be able to hold its own with a strongly assertive dish such as this
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2015 Winter Vacation in Paradise
This time, while visiting the little cottage by the sea in Matlacha, Florida, we decided to try a new restaurant on the island called The Blue Dog Bar and Grill. Well, all I can say is that this is old Florida at its best with an extra touch of more modern times
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Vanderbilt Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Yes, The Vanderbilt Biltmore House is in North Carolina, but no, this cabernet sauvignon is not made in North Carolina