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Today I had lunch with my dear friend Fitz who used to own a local wine shop here in Raleigh and now manage the Total Wine in North Hills. As you read my posts, you will find I mention him a lot. Meeting people like him is what makes wine so enjoyable. He’s a down-to-earth [...]
When I find a wine priced at $20 that drinks like a $60 bottle I want to shout it from the rooftops! (PLEASE don’t raise the price Titus). Once again, thank you Fitz at North Hills Total Wine for introducing me to the Andronicus. A blend of 74% Cab, 16% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 4% [...]
I can always count on my buddy Fitz at the local Total Wine here in North Hills to show me the way. I normally don’t shop at corporate wine stores but knowing and dealing with Fitz it doesn’t feel that way. He always makes time for me, shares great stories, makes me laugh, is very [...]
Nothing pleases me more than supporting small wineries and when I heard about Tobacco Road Cellars I was thrilled. Why? To begin with their juice is out of this world but the cherry on top was that the founder of Tobacco Road Cellars, Jason, lives right here in my town of Raleigh NC!
My first exposure [...]
I was introduced to Tudal’s exceptional wine right here in my town of Raleigh NC. I was dining at one of my favorite hangouts, Vivace in North Hills, and the manager introduced me to an exceptional person and fellow wine lover with close ties to Tudal Winery. He had with him this beautifully hand etched [...]
Gary Vaynerchuk and Eric Luse, Owner Winemaker Eric Ross Winery.
If you are like me, you prefer the smaller wineries that are found off the beaten path and away from the corporate wineries that seem to be more the norm these days. Eric Ross Winery is just the ticket located in Glen Ellen across the street [...]
What a great treasure Del Dotto in Napa is. Easy to miss but not to be missed! At first glance I didn’t expect much. It was a typical September day in Napa; bright sunny perfect warm weather. As we walked in it went to cool and dark but not the “wine cave” I was expecting [...]
In the heart of historic Dry Creek Valley you will find nestled away off Lambert Bridge Road, the beautiful grounds of Passalacqua Winery & Vineyards. When we arrived we knew this place would be special. Although it was a little sleepy upon are arrival, we were inspired by the views and entrance into the tasting [...]
A block off Historic Sonoma Plaza sits a little white house with burgundy shutters where I found some of the most beautifully crafted red wines. I like big fruit forward wines that are elegant yet bold, deep and complex and balanced evenly from start of finish with a great length. Sexy Sexy Sexy wine! There [...]
Last night’s questions, what to uncork? It only seemed fitting to open the Castello di Amorsa 02 Il Brigante from Napa. And why is that? I am visiting my dear friend Maddie whom I had the pleasure of sharing my love of wine country with for her first time this past June. OK…before we get [...]
