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: 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
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay
I thought I would provide my readers with an insight into the Chardonnay favorites list of my wife, the “Chardonnay Queen”
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Waterstone Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Somewhat quietly over the last ten years, Waterstone has been making a solid reputation for their Napa Cab
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 R. Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
We were pleased to pair a bottle of the 2012 Napa Valley Cab with a nice thick and juicy fillet from the grill, cooked a perfect medium rare
Don’t Drink and Drive, Tow to Go Service New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate. No excuses! Don’t drink and drive.