Witch On Wine TV: Casa Larga Cab- Merlot

Get into Witch On Wine TV! In this episode I will you about a nice red from the Finger Lakes. Casa Larga has been making wine for forty years and their cab-merlot is simply delish! Baby come and get it!

Review: Truvée Red Blend by the McBride Sisters

Check out my review of the 2013 Truvée Red Blend by the McBride Sisters. The wine is a sustainable red from California. I really enjoyed this one and it gets even better after it opens up a bit.

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Review: Miraval Rosé

When I went to the wine store, I was intent on getting Lillet rosé but Miraval jumped out at me. I figured that it is about time that I try the Brad Pitt and Angelina Joie wine. I had been assured that it is a good wine, but I wanted to let my tastebuds be the judge of that.

I really enjoyed Miraval, more than I thought I would. I couldn't care less that Angie and Brad own the wine, in fact that is why I did not expect much from it. No shade intended. Though it does make me more interested in them. Can't you just see their 50 kids running though the vineyard?! Alas, I was not sure if some people liked the wine only because it is owned by celebrities. Thrilled to say that the Miraval Rosé lives up to the hype. If you like a good rosé then you will be pleased as punch with this wine.

The Miraval Rosé comes from the Château Miraval located in Provence. A 1,000 acre estate with 150 acres of vineyards. When the first 6,000 bottles from the chateau come out in 2012 they sold out within 5 hours, anyone who wanted it had to be put on a waiting list.  Now it's time to try their 2013 batch of wine.

The first thing that you will probably notice is the lovely pale pink color of the wine.  The wine is a blend of the red grapes: Cinsault, Grenache,Syrah plus the white grape, rolle. When the aroma hits the one, you will smell berries and floral notes. The taste is clean and smooth. As most reviews state, the finish does linger...in a good way. This rosé has been known to score 90 to 100 points.

If you want a good rosé then you really can't go wrong with this one. It will run you around $24.99. Can you get a rose for under that price that is just as good? Yes, of course you can, but it's still worth the price. Star power aside, I think this wine is really good because of the Perrins of Beaucastel. They are some of the top wine organic wine makes in Southern Rhone Valley.

Yes, Brad Pitt is very involved with the chateau, but he's not a farmer. While you sip Miraval Rosé, remember to give props to the farmers and winemakers behind the scenes, they are the ones who really make the magick happen. Santé!

Review: Chateau du Moulin Rose, Cotes de Castillon 2000

Next time you are on the prowl for a good Bordeaux, look for Chateau du Moulin Rose. It is a red blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that comes from the Cotes De Castillon region. 

The aromas in the wine are  spices, candied jam, berries, and cinnamon. The finish is tobacco and cedar. I would suggest pairing it with red meats, cheeses, or other hearty meals.

For a complete sensory experience when sipping burn a sandalwood candle or incense with sandalwood.

This wine will only run you $12 or under, which is hard to beat for a wine this good, especially when it comes to Bordeaux, . Santé!

                                              

Cotes de Castillon

Witch On Wine: Cupcake Vineyard's Pinot Grigio

Check out my review of Cupcake Vineyards Pinot Grigio. This is one that you will want to pick up. It would be great with cheese, baked chicken, or fish.

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Witch On Wine: Cristalino Rosé Brut

Check out my review of Jaume Serra Cristalino Rosé Brut Cava. If you want a full sensory experience with a touch of magickal aromatherapy, pair the cava with the aroma of peru balsam (balsam of peru) essential oil. Burn a bit in a burner or put some in a diffuser. Peru Balsam is woodsy and has a vanilla undertone. 

It's great for healing, so sniff as you sip. If you can't find this oil, you can just as easily use vanilla as your aroma of choice. Make sure that you use vanilla extract because their is no such thing as a vanilla essential oil. I recommend McCormick's, because they do not add anything artificial to their extract.

A Wine Connoisseur Tastes Shitty Wine!

This video is a real hoot! The Tipsy Bartender conducts a wine tasting with wine connoisseur, Whitney Adams. During this video Adams tastes "shitty wines"  then gives her review of them. The faces that she makes plus her comments about the wine is priceless. Check this out, maybe you will agree or disagree with some of her reviews. Cheers!