Wine

Wine Review: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 by Lonnie Metzler

OK, OK, so it’s been a really REALLY long time since I have posted anything. I was inspired to begin writing again because I have to tell you about my newest wine obsession this summer! The weather this summer has been crazy and lately hotter than hot. With several weeks at 100+ degrees or close to it, I’ve been in pursuit of something cold, refreshing and interesting. So, I sought out a wh...
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Review: 2014 Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 20, 2019June 24, 2019 by Lonnie Metzler

In the realm of wine reviews and tasting notes, one usually ends up in a world of weariness. When I read of review of a wine that’s description reads something like: [Read in a distinctive professorial tone] This wine has a deep, garnet color with toasted oak and complexity of dark fruit. Peppery with hint of coffee and firm tannins. I find myself trying to figure out what the heck this wine is ac...
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Review: 2016 Fleur de Mer, Côtes de Provence

Posted on June 10, 2019June 24, 2019 by Lonnie Metzler

What are you doing this evening? I am sitting on the patio drinking a refreshingly light and fruity rosé wine from Provence. I know, sounds fancy right?! Well kind of...I don't look fancy, but I feel fancy. It's been a long, hot day on the farm. It's 90 degrees, 5 O'clock and the hubs is in the tractor. So, I think I'll drink wine! It seems like lately rosé wines are becoming more and more popula...
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Is it Stag’s Leap or Stags’ Leap?

Posted on March 5, 2019July 25, 2019 by Lonnie Metzler

Stag’s Leap is a family favorite, in particular the Artemis. It is a bottle that sits on the table at most family gatherings. Not only does this wine remind me of exciting memories around the table with family at Christmas or a special birthday celebration, it brings to mind a fun bit of historical controversy. Stag’s Leap is a fun conversation piece. History buffs, here we go… Stag’s ...
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Let’s Celebrate with a Cheese Board…and Wine!

Posted on January 26, 2018June 24, 2019 by Lonnie Metzler

Let’s Celebrate with a Cheese Board…and Wine! My sister-in-law just got engaged! Time to celebrate. Soon everyone will be hosting parties for her and her fiancé, wining and dining them before their big day! We love to entertain! Whether it’s celebrating an engagement, promotion or just an excuse to get a bunch of friends together, entertaining is downright fun! It seems a cheese board is a welco...
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6 Holiday Wines

Posted on December 15, 2017December 27, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

Don’t forget the wine when planning your holiday party! One question: Is there truly a wine that pairs well with all of the flavors of a holiday meal? From appetizers to dessert there are several wines that will pair nicely with your meal from start to finish. Sparkling wines Sparkling wines are typically paired with the holidays. They bring elegance and sophistication to any meal...
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Review: Coppola Reserve Syrah

Posted on September 28, 2017November 15, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

I’m so excited because our fall shipment of Coppola Wine just arrived last week. The first bottle out of the box was the Reserve Syrah. I poured myself a glass before dinner and before I could finish it, I spilled the last few drops on the carpet. Recently the hubs and I have been talking about new flooring in the living room and dining room. So instead of getting angry over spilled wine, I sai...
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Review: SomeWine Red Blend

Posted on August 23, 2017August 24, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, yet we most certainly always do. Does the same hold true for wine? Absolutely! I have to say, without a doubt, this is one of the best wine labels I have found so far. SomeWine Company has created a brilliant (and fun) way to market this great wine. The folks who make this stuff have over 40 years of experience working with top notch wineries...
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Review: Buried Cane Chardonnay

Posted on August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

Yes, I’ll admit that I haven’t been entirely diverse when it comes to wine reviews. I could make excuses, but I’ll be honest. I just like what I like and pick what I know. However, it was brought to my attention by a reader (and good friend) that I need to review wines from different regions. The name of this reader will remain unknown, although you know who you are (wink wink). So here’s to yo...
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Review: 2014 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on July 18, 2017July 19, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

A bold glass of Justin Winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon is like diving head first into a wine that flirts with perfection. Last weekend, I sat in my mother’s garden filled with blooms of bright, white Shasta daisies, honey bees dancing in the lavender and I enjoyed a pleasant summer evening sipping an audacious glass of red. Without a doubt it was a special way to enjoy a glass of wine and visit with f...
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