I really dig the 2015 EQ "Granite" Pinot Noir from @mateticvineyards - to read about this wine from Chile's Casablanca Valley - head to Gabe's View. Link in bio. #Chile #PinotNoir #CasablancaValley
I'm excited to taste this lineup tonight with some of my favorite known associates #Grenache #Rosé #Chardonnay #SingleVineyard #Zinfandel #Lodi #Cabernet #Napa
I tasted seven exceptional, Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs last week with @garyfarrellwinery winemaker Theresa Heredia read about them at Gabe's View. Link in bio. #Pinot #SingleVineyard #RussianRiverValley #PetalumaGap #FortRoss #SantaMariaValley
A fine time drinking Cabernet Sauvignon and Chatting with Winemaker Joel Aiken a few weeks back. Head over to Gabe's View to read about the wines and watch Joel talk about them #Napa #CabernetSauvignon #Wine
@acornwinery 2013 Sangiovese. A Field Blend like their entire lineup of Russian River Valley Wines from their Estate, Alegria Vineyards. 23 different Sangiovese Clones as well as some Canialo and Mammolo. When you taste this, you wonder why more Sangiovese than what exists today isn't planted in Sonoma County. Classic profile of red cherries, spice and hints of leather. Perfect with my Sourdough Sicilian pie with Chicken Sausage #RussianRiverValley #Pizza #Sangiovese #SourDough #CousinIt
I Zinned and Grilled last night. Read my recap at Gabe's View. Link in Bio. #GrillingWithZin #LegendaryZinVineyards
Thrilled to be talking and Grilling With Zinfandel again tonight. The versatility of Zin as a food pairing wine is off the charts. Tonight I've got skirt steak with my own wet rub inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Georgian Cuisine to name a few. On the side Baba Ghanoush, Grilled Sourdough, as well as Dukkah and Olive Oil. Follow along at 8PM EST as we Zin Again #GrillingWithZin #LegendaryZinVineyards #Napa #Sonoma #Paso #ElDorado
I Zin, therefore I am! Looking forward to Zinning and Grilling tonight with these wines and some known associates. Follow along at 8PM EST #GrillingWithZin #LegendaryZinVineyards
Best Winery in Napa Valley? That's easy. It's @smith_madrone - Head over to Gabe's View to read why. Link in bio. #Chardonnay #Cabernet #Riesling #SpringMountain
Getting ready to get down with @garyfarrellwinery and their Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs #PinotNoir #SingleVineyard
A glorious day to dive into single vineyard Pinot Noir. Looking forward to tasting these seven site specific expressions later during a Virtual tasting with @garyfarrellwinery Winemaker Theresa Heredia #PinotNoir #SingleVineyard #SonomaCounty #VirtualTasting #Zoom
Looking forward to tasting the current @smith_madrone lineup tonight via Zoom with the Legendary Stu Smith his own self! Not to mention a raft of other wine peeps. #Napa #Wine #SpringMountain
Looking forward to tasting this quartet from @avalon_winery tonight with a few of my known associates #wine #Zoom #HappyHour
A great time last night Drinking Zinfandel and Grilling with @pedroncelliwine @berryessagapvineyards @bialevineyards and @armida_winery read all about it at Gabe's View. Link in bio. #GrillingWithZin #LegendaryZinVineyards
Grilling with Zinfandel tonight! I kept it simplre: a burger topped with smoked cheddar, sweet and spicy onion jam on homemade sourdough buns with mixed greens and beets on the side topped with raspberry vinaigrette and cotija cheese. Bun recipe via @feastingathome follow #LegendaryZinVineyards and #GrillingWithZin at 8PM EST to join in #LegendaryZinVineyards #GrillingWithZin #DryCreekValley #Napa #Yolo
Head over to Gabe's View for my personal Sangria Recipe. And watch me make a pitcher full. I use @bodegasbianchi New Age White as the base. Link in bio. #Sangria #Argentina #Torrontés,#Pisco #Chile
MacRostie Winery 2014 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay ($46). Sometimes a wine sample rolls under the couch and dissapears for awhile. Ok maybe not the couch exactly, but there's a lot of wine and sometimes a bottle goes somewhere and then magically reappears. That's the case here. The current vintage of this wine is the 2017. The team over at @macrostiewinery are masters with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founder Steve MacRostie is no longer the hands on winemaker but the quality and intent to let vineyards shine has remained. Dutton Ranch is a highly sought after fruit source and it's easy to taste why. At six years of age this Russian River Valley Chardonnay is enjoying its peak drinking window. Yellow apple and hints of vanilla dot the aromatics. The fruit on the palate is restrained and lovely. Pear, granny Smith apple and wisps of green papaya are all evident. The finish is long, textured and acid rich. I must say I'm glad this bottle got lost for awhile, it's a delight right now. If you can't find this specie bottle, anything with the MacRostie name on it is at minimum a safe bet. #RussianRiverValley #Chardonnay #DuttonRanch #SingleVineyard
Looking forward to tasting some Zinfandels this week from Legendary Vineyards and chatting about them. #LegendaryZinVineyards #GrillingWithZin
Jean-Luc Colombo 2019 Cape Bleue Rosé ($15). Composed of Syrah (67%) and Mourvèdre (33%) this saignée method Rosé was produced from fruit grown in the hills above Marseille, France. It has a beautiful, light pink hue and an overall gentleness that belies the makeup of grapes a bit. Strawberries, peach fresh red cherries and wisps of watermelon are all in play. A touch of white pepper and a kiss of salinity drive the refreshing finish. My greatest desires tasting this is to keep drinking it while also hoping someone brings me a platter of Tacos Al Pastor. #Rosé #Syrah #Mourvèdre #France #Marseille #Saignée
