Friday, November 19, 2010

more exploration than ever before; drinking in wine country

Since moving to the wine mecca, the land o' grapes, the heart of harvest...Napa Valley has allowed me to embark on so many bottles of wine. More accurately, I have made friends that are insanely generous people that have shared their prized bottles with me.

Recently, my lips have been in contact with unique wines from around the world all showing a different swag; exploding oaky California reds like Del Dotto cabernet, spicy Napa blends like my very own Keever Inspirado, seductive and smooth coastal pinot noir like Sequana from Santa Lucia, crisp yet creamy Don Pascual viogner from Uraguay, fizzing & delicate bubbles of vintage Cristal from France, and of course delicious soil-driven & rustic Italian reds.

But, the most delicious, mind-blowing juice that my mouth can not get enough of...Ben Rye dessert wine. This is the first Italian dessert wine I have tried of this style and it seriously blew my mind.

Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 94
Ben Rye is a glowing example of Sicilian pride, and you can understand why. Beautifully integrated with deep aromas of orange zest, honey, chestnut, molasses and dried apricot, the wine is a true incarnation of lavish decadence. The mouthfeel delivers impressive intensity and concentration of flavors.

Wine Tasting Notes
100% Zibibbo (Moscato d Alessandria) The wine displays its extraordinary personality and depth initially with its bright amber yellow color. After the first, intense notes of apricot and peaches, the bouquet offers sweet sensation of dried figs, honey, herbs and mineral notes. The wine is impressive on the palate with its outstanding complexity due to a fusing of sweetness, sapidity and softness. A prolonged finish.


Find this, drink this, become obsessed and love life even more. This wine will put your mind in a sensual, loving, blissful state. You may start hugging random strangers.