Author Archive: Jasonb

Thanksgiving Starters & Sips by Linnea Johansson

Thanksgiving Starters & Sips by Linnea Johansson

In an effort to balance out the heavy dishes served during traditional holiday dinners, Linnea has taken the best ingredients autumn has to offer and created delectable...

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Thanksgiving Wines of the Week: Zaca Mesa

Thanksgiving Wines of the Week: Zaca Mesa

Home cooks across the U.S. are bringing fresh ideas to the table this Thanksgiving with dishes inspired by flavors they’ve tasted around the globe. Despite its...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Que Sirah, Syrah

Hunt Cellars 2006 Que Sirah, Syrah

  Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: Que Sirah, Syrah Price: Review A wine that truly...

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Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

The moment before sunset, when the sky is filled with softening streaks of red and orange and the calm of dusk starts to settle on the land, can be strikingly beautiful...

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Wakefield Wines

Wakefield Wines

  Wakefield Estate, known as Taylor’s Wines at home, is Australia’s leading family-owned winery. Established in 1969 at Auburn in the Clare Valley, South...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2002 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Bon Vivant Price: 40-45 Review On the nose, layers of blueberries,...

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Hunt Cellars 2001 Zinful Delight Port

Hunt Cellars 2001 Zinful Delight Port

  Grape(s): Zinfandel (Port) Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2001 Special Designation: Zinful Delight Price: 45-50 Review The nose offers an abundance...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 Duets

Hunt Cellars 2003 Duets

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2003 Special Designation: Duets Price: 45-50 Review On the nose, aromas...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Naked Passion Merlot Port

Hunt Cellars 2002 Naked Passion Merlot Port

  Grape(s): Merlot (port) Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Naked Passion Price: 45-50 Review Aromas of currants, cherries,...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Hilltop Serenade Syrah

Hunt Cellars 2002 Hilltop Serenade Syrah

  Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Hilltop Serenade Price: 135-140 Review Indulge yourself in this wine’s...

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