Well, the Mouse treated us to two nights of Dancing with the Stars this week to ensure good Americans, who are not fortunate enough to have DVR, did not have to choose between civic engagement and cheeky good fun. We were all able to watch the presidential candidates square off on foreign policy AND see our favorite couples kill… Read more →
Happy [late] Birthday, America! You don’t look a day over 234. On the anniversary of the signing of that most excellent document authored by Thomas Jefferson, I thought it appropriate to open a wine that bears the Founding Father’s name. Along with his duties as Founding Father, T.J. was convinced that his little corner of Central Virginia could produce fine… Read more →
The Domaine de Bel Air is a Cabernet Franc from France’s Loire Valley. On the nose, I got some big, dark fruit along with some floral notes. I also picked up some raisin and spice that put in me mind of a tasty rum raisin cake. This wine had a very nice nose right out of the bottle. Unfortunately, the… Read more →
I decanted this wine for two hours before pouring. On the nose, I got some smoke and muted dark fruit. On the palate, the smokiness came through very nicely and the fruit came across as tart, yet smooth, black cherry. There was some excellent wood on the Annefield Cabernet Franc that hinted at cedar. I also got some subtle vanilla… Read more →
