Going Dark. Wine that is.

Tonight’s #wine choices are going DARK. #GnarlyHead Authentic Black is quick favorite with its #PetiteSyrah based blend of black licorice, black cherry and #vanilla with finishes of #boysenberry and #darkchocolate. This inky blend is not for the timid. Bold and Smooth. #CuriousBeasts Blood #RedWine is yet another dark favorite with its #blackcherry and #plum #chocolate…

Wine Review: Chloe Chardonnay 2013

I remember Chloe. No she wasn’t a girl but a perfume I use to give as a gift. Chloe had a light intoxicating scent. Yes, that is how I picked up this Chardonnay tonight. It’s light on the palate, beautiful layers of citrus, soft vanilla and a creamy finish. Great with white meats and flaky…

Wine Review: Curious Beasts ‪‎Cabernet‬ ‪‎Sauvignon‬ 2014

Mr. Mertz, The ‪#‎Undertaker‬ knows there is a little curious beast in all of us and he’s dying to know yours! My ghoulish wine choice tonight is Curious Beasts ‪#‎Cabernet‬ ‪#‎Sauvignon‬ 2014 from ‪#‎California‬. It is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet ‪#‎Franc‬, ‪#‎Merlot‬ and ‪#‎Zinfandel‬. This is not a heavy red, but on a…

Wine Review: Vintage Ink Chardonnay 2009

Having been an artist for the last two decades, my taste of the arts is ever-changing. I like bold loud flaunting designs these days. Why be subtle? When you view a Picasso painting and thinking to yourself, Wow that guy was pretty far out-there and head of his time. Really? Or was it his vision…

Wine Review: Bridlewood Estate Monterey County Chardonnay 2009

Bridlewood Estate Monterey County Chardonnay 2009 I’ve always enjoyed a nice glass of white wine, especially Chardonnay. It’s always fun to try new white to compliment one of my prepared dishes. This weekend, I decided to make a trip to one of our local liquor stores to find something I haven’t tried yet. It’s easy…

Week 2 Wine Review: Joel Gott Zinfandel 2007

  I didn’t start drinking wine until very late in life. To make a quick story, I never drank any type of alcohol before until I was about 40. One of these days, I’ll tell you why…but to set this review up, one of the first wines I started drinking was Zinfandel. I soon stopped…