June - 2018

2014 Old Vine Zinfandel Brazin Vineyards

The winery’s tasting notes these vines were “un-trellised” but grown in Brazilian style. Being curious, I went to their web site, and...

2016 Albarino Boge das La Cana

I’ve read about Spain’s very fruity white grape, Albarino. So, I got on my bicycle and pedaled over to Northern Spain. Bought a bottle &...

2014 Gerasuola Di Vittoria Classico Azienda Agricola COS/ bottlers

Act one, scene one: Wine has its own unique adventures. When dining at our favorite Kansas City Italian restaurant, I requested our bar...

2015 Merlot Francis Ford Coppola Winery

The label read “Enchanting Merlot” from the Wizard of Oz. I’m guessing its painted label advertisement meant it as a collectable. ...

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon blend Peirano Estate

I got this bottle off its shelf, because of its label, and its title. It had an etching of a female figure called “The Other”. Its...

2015 Claret Francis Coppola Winery

I found this Claret bottle draped with golden netting. I bought it, because I don’t recall ever drinking a Claret. I started opening it...

2015 Malbec Dona Paula

Be suspicious of braggers. The 2015 Dona Paila Malbec had a swagger on the shelf. A dark copper foil with "DP" embossed monagram on the...