The nickname for my dog is Bodhi Bear – Bear for short. So I was giggling when I saw this Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, which features a fierce-looking bear on the label (the same look my Bodhi has when she’s hungry). Named for the traditional practice of toasting barrel heads and staves to impart…
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Yappy Hour
Anyone who knows me know that I love dogs. From big clumsy pups to small fluffy ones, I can’t help but love them more than humans. So when I saw this Frenchie Napoleon Cabernet Sauvignon, I just had to try it. Frenchie Winery is from the Boisset Collection. It is located in Northern California and…
Ghost Pines & Wine
With Halloween just a day away, I thought I’d try something on the dark side. The haunting label attracted me to the bottle, but this 2014 Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon delivers on spookiness. The wine is named after the Ghost Pines Vineyard in eastern Napa County, where the indigenous grey pines loom mysteriously along the…
Good Dinner and Goode Wine
There are few things better than a good meal with good friends. Between the stories, laughter, and a delicious spread, it’s always guaranteed to be a good time. The other night, I had a dinner gathering with some of my closest friends. We toasted to the occasion with Murphy-Goode 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. The clean and…
Layering on the Sweetness with Layer Cake Wines
When you say “Layer Cake”, most people – like my husband – think of the 2004 British crime thriller. I think about wine. For a while, I would pass the Layer Cake Wines bottle in Publix’s wine aisle and always thought about getting it. Not sure why I didn’t try it sooner, but I’m glad…