Somewhere among my 50 New Year's resolutions (99.9% failure rate) was to leave my wine comfort zone more often as I continue to expand my trapped palate. To do so, I will have to taste, I mean drink, more wines that I never tried or wines I just never liked. So, to start off the new year I opened one of my least favorite wines, Zinfandel. MORE >>

The wine used was a Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva 2007. Not what I remembered from the 2004 I tasted. I've been getting a few comments on the blog and from friends at work about Shirley's recipes, so when I can I will add the recipe to the blog post along with a review of the wine used in the recipe. Well, most times anyway. lunch. MORE >>

did stop at one and tasted their 2007 Meritage. Treleaven Meritage 2007 produced and bottled by King Ferry Winery in King Ferry NY was exactly what was needed for the steak. The Treleaven Meritage 2007 , very enjoyable. was also out of bed early enough to tag along, which is unusual. King Ferry Winery was founded in 1984. MORE >>

Every Friday and Saturday after work, a few friends and I visit our favorite lounge for some great food off the bar menu and to down a few glasses(maybe more than a few) of wine. Of course, the lounge is owned by my son and his fiance and has become our regular hang out since opening one year ago. Finally, he has listened to his dad. At that price. MORE >>

Tonight I am enjoying a Petite Sirah from the Livermore Valley, a Concannon Convservancy 2007. John Concannon 4th Generation Vintner Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Petite Sirah, Conservancy has fantastic depth and character. The 2007 is the first vintage from the new Conservancy program and is available nationally. must buy! MORE >>