Genetically speaking, Zinfandel, is the distant TWIN of Primitivo an Italian varietal.  Zinfandel varietal is notorious for ripening unevenly, with both raisined and green berries often appearing within the same cluster. This makes it difficult to calibrate the ideal ripeness level at which to pick the fruit, however, it' ...

    Did I hear you say you want a Cabernet or Cabaret?!?!? Well, if you buy a bottle of Leidenfrost Vineyards' "Cabaret" Port you get two for the price of one.  It is a 100% cabernet sauvignon port that can perform in any venue. It sings, dances, and acts out on your palate in award winning ways! This s ...

ZIGGURAT 2010 MONTEFALCO ROSSO DOC (www.tenutelunelli.it) is an elegant expression of old world grace and charm.  Ziggurat is used to being handled with care, her grapes are harvested by hand!  Her development is multifaceted, and the varietals in this vintage shapes Ziggurat's existence. The Sangiovese f ...

As we prepare for our journey to the #FLXWINE region, I can't help but wonder if the Executive Director of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail has Heron Hill Winery on the #WBC15 pre-excursion agenda? Heron Hill's Ingle Vineyard sits on the west side of the Finger "Canandaigua" Lake, affectionately called Eric's block! I would love ...

Like the Webster's definition of "Character" this wine has set of qualities that makes it different from other wines!  The unique blend of Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah rivals some of the best Meritages!  This "Character"is unique because she has ...