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Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon We all know these moments too well. You are in a T.V. rut, your shows are on hiatus, and you spend your nights surfing through 300 plus channels and...
every moment has its wine
Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon We all know these moments too well. You are in a T.V. rut, your shows are on hiatus, and you spend your nights surfing through 300 plus channels and...
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Appassimento Rosso Let’s just take a minute to explain why this wine is a bit different from others you might be drinking. In short, the appassimento method uses dried grapes prior...
Hahn SLH Pinot Noir I call this a “Green Eggs and Ham” wine. I will drink it in a chair or on a stair or with a bear, I will drink it anywhere! This...
All for fun / Spring / Winter
by Grape Riot Author · Published March 23, 2019 · Last modified August 6, 2019
Quinta Das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny Port My husband and I took a trip to Portugal last year and toured through the Douro region. We were able to visit some of the port houses and...
by Grape Riot Author · Published January 21, 2019 · Last modified August 3, 2019
Smith and Hook Cabernet Yesterday was our first sledding trip with our kids ever. They are finally old enough to endure the cold, speed, and thrill of coasting down a snowy drop. It felt...
Tierra Aranda Tempranillo I’m back inside after 3 times out in the snow with my little bundles of joy. I’.m winding down my parental duties for the evening and getting ready to pour a...
Cono Sur Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah I packed up the kids and headed to my parents’ house for a little pre-holiday visit this weekend. We were out very early on Saturday. We stood...
by Grape Riot Author · Published January 11, 2019 · Last modified August 1, 2019
Los Vascos Grande Reserve Carmenere If you aren’t familiar Carmenere is a French grape varietal originally found in Bordeaux. The flavor profile is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and was mistaken for Merlot...
6th Sense Syrah It’s sweata weatha here in Ct and this wine is like putting on your favorite cashmere cable knit. It’s full bodied and has notes of deep dark fruits, chocolate, and baking...
All for fun / Fall / Winter
by Grape Riot Author · Published December 15, 2018 · Last modified August 1, 2019
Cahors “Gouleyant” Georges Vigoureux The Malbec varietal thrives in the Cahors area of Southwest France. It’s often referred to as the “black wine of Cahors”. Be prepared for little bit of a difference if...
For me it’s all about enhancing every moment with the right wine. I’m here blogging about my favorite bottles that I have paired with the perfect occasions.
This is a fun and unique reference guide for the wine drinker who wants take the risk out of buying wine and explore some new ones along the way.
So grab a bottle, have a good time and enjoy every moment.
Cheers!