Back to Reality

We are back from my birthday vacation. We had such a great time. Lots and Lots of wine tastings and exploration the finger lakes region of New York. If you haven't been to this area of New York, you should definitely check it out. It's beautiful and the people are very friendly. Special Thanks to my New York family for the hospitality and our boston friends for coming to spend the weekend with us.

On my birthday night, Justin took me to this little gourmet cafe at Red Newt Vineyards. It was the perfect setting for a quiet, romantic dinner. The food was excellent. For dessert, I had a slice of blueberry lemon cheesecake. It was heavenly.

We bought a bottle of Hermann J. Weimer 2005 Pinot Noir. It had flavors of bing cherry, touches of vanilla and earthy notes with a smooth, long finish. Very yummy. Unfortunately, we did not make it to Hermann J. Weimer's Vineyard.

Bold Pinot Noir

I love wine, Justin love's wine, We all love a glass of wine. But there's nothing greater than drinking your favorite grape varietal that is everything you want in a red wine.

Z'ivo Winery is located in Williamette Valley, Oregon, which produces some excellent Pinot's. At 14.5% Alcohol, this 2004 Z'ivo Pinot Noir is one of those big, bold, jammy, and absolutely delicious Pinot Noir's. Z'ivo only produced 800 cases of this wine. This Pinot Noir has flavors of plum & black cherry with hints of earthy notes. Ripe tannins balance the fruit with a smooth finish.