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: 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 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 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