Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Vanderbilt Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sometimes wine is best enjoyed by itself, either with friends, or as your own personal friend for the evening
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Merlot
The Casillero Del Diablo line up of wines from Chile is like a trusted old friend who never lets you down.
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Fontana Candida Frascati
Are you looking for a nice cold, refreshing white wine to soothe your palate on a hot summer night
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2015 – Norm’s Pine Island Winners
I always enjoy reading the “Best of Pine Island” results in the Pine Island Eagle every year
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2013 Tom Gore California Chardonnay
I received a sample of the 2013 Tom Gore California Chardonnay, and had to do a little research about the wine since I had no previous knowledge concerning it
Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Franciscan Estate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Want to know how to make Wednesdays a lot better? Just grill a big thick steak out on the barbie, throw in a fresh green salad, and add a quality bottle of Napa Cab, and you will forget that it is still the middle of the week
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