2005 Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Great. 2005 Château Mouton Rothschild Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot, Pauillac. 2008 Sutton Grange Winery Fairbank Rosé Syrah/Cabernet/Merlot, Bendigo. 2007 Sutton Grange Winery Ratafianovese Fiano/Sangiovese, Bendigo. Day One. Day Two. MORE >>

I've been wanting to get back on the Cayuga Wine Trail for over a year now and definitely wanted to visit some wineries again and some that I have not yet been to. That's the time most of the wineries open the tasting rooms. had a list of wineries I wanted to visit and filled in with a few between locations. was not driving. MORE >>

Now I surely needed some vino, so I stopped at Benmarl Winery (America's oldest vineyard) to sample their Cabernet Franc (my favorite) and Merlot. The stalls are set up under the FDR Drive so it's semi-protected from the elements. headed to the market having had a light breakfast, so I would have room for as many samples as possible. MORE >>

Now I get to pick my favorites from 2011. Best Rosé - Every visit I made to a Finger Lakes winery this past year, I tasted a dry Rosé, brought quite a few home and enjoyed each and every one. delightful blend of Merlot and Cab Franc. hope to be tasting some new varieties, visiting more wineries and just enjoying more great wine. MORE >>

Africa, famous for the whales, shark diving, and increasingly wineries. As is the case I’ve found in many top wineries, Anthony pinpointed the particular portions of the 52 hectare estate that produce the best cultivar and today only these particular sections grow Hamilton-Russell grapes. Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. MORE >>