The Other 46

Last week I received a Kansas wine via FedEx and upon opening, my first thought was “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”.  The dreaded words for any locavore, “American Dry Red Wine” were displayed on the front label.  In most cases where wines carry an appellation of “American”, the grapes were [...]

Before I recap my trip to Virginia and Maryland this past week, I wanted to catch up on a few wine reviews from my previous trip to Virginia.  Tonight’s review features the 2002 Reserve Merlot from Breaux Vineyards.  A perennial favorite and one of the top producers in the state, Breaux Vineyards is located in [...]

Tonight’s pour comes to us from Château Morrisette, located in Floyd County, Virginia off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.  During our trip to Virginia, I sampled the Château Morrisette Black Dog alongside a nice cheese platter, after our marathon flight.  My Southwest flight was delayed in Orlando, and unfortunately, I sat on the tarmac for [...]

Whenever I visit Northern Virginia, there are three wineries that are must visits.  One of those, Breaux Vineyards, is located in Purcellville, VA on the Loudoun Wine Trail.  Easily one of the most picturesque wineries in Virginia with sweeping views of the valley between the Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains.  The 404 acre estate [...]

Every now and then I come across a wine I don’t want to share, not even with friends and family.  I happened to open such a bottle last night, a Fabbioli Cellars Raspberry Merlot.  Fabbioli Cellars is located in Leesburg, Virginia, on the Loudoun Wine Trail.  A small, family owned and operated vineyard and winery, [...]

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to taste the 2007 Persimmon Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc.  Persimmon Creek is located in Clayton, Georgia, situated along the vineyard’s namesake Persimmon Creek.  A small boutique winery, 22 acres are planted to Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Fortunately, I arrived just in time to have a [...]