Wine of the Month

December 2018: Bogle Vineyards Merlot, California, 2016                                                                                                

• Bouquet: Raisin, Wood, Earth
• Flavor Profile: Blackberry, Heavy Spice Notes

Salud, Smiling Danny

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September 2018: Madria Sangria

I love this bottle of Sangria especially when I don’t make the Sangria myself.  You can add ice and a splash of lime, some juice, or just enjoy as is.  You can also use this bottle of Sangria in place of the red wine that I have used in the Sangria recipes that I have shared.

Salu’d, XOXO Smiling Danny

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August 2018: Joel Gott Zinfandel, California, 2014

• Bouquet: Brandy, Caramel, Spice, Warm Syrup and Alcohol.
• Taste: Oak, Raisin, Cinnamon, Minimum Tannins, Black Pepper on tip of tongue.
• Pairing: Hearty Red Meat; This is a Full-Bodied Wine.
• Smiley Rating (1-5): 

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July 2018: Cowtown Winery, Sweet Red Table Wine,              Fort Worth, Texas

• Bouquet: Bourbon, Cinnamon, and Subtle Raisin
• Taste: Caramel, Children’s Cough Syrup, Brown Sugared Apples, Port
• This wine paired nicely with the Apricot Glazed Chicken that I made alongside Greenbeans and Fingerling Potatoes. (check out this month’s blog post for the recipe)
• Another wine that I truly enjoyed from this winery is called Painted Lady. The wine smells like strawberries and tastes like a Strawberry Fanta Soda. Just thinking of it brings joy to my heart.

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June 2018: Dr. Loosen Riesling, 2016, Mosel Germany

• Aroma: Caramel, Citrus, Pear
• Taste: Peach, Green Apple, Mild sweetness, Crisp, Light effervescence
• This is the best Riesling I ever had. I’m not a fan of Rieslings but now I am a believer.
• Pairing: Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes

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February 2018: Texas White 2015, McPherson Cellars

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September 2017: 19 Crimes, 2015

I love wines that I can drink on their own; meaning, I don’t need to pair it with a meal in order to really enjoy it. I can just have a nice glass while winding down for bed.

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Favorite Wine: Seven Deadly Zins, 2007

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