2012 Ceja Vineyards Oxomo Red Blend Napa Valley

Popping the cork on this wine is like visiting and old friend in Napa. I always enjoy a bottle whether a Pinot, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, Rose' or the multiple other varietals being produced by this wonderful Carneros family. Yes we are talking about Ceja Vineyards and the first generation Mexican-American family winegrowers in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.

I've talked about their story in the past, from the first grape harvest job to the owning of a vineyard and then today a world class wine portfolio. Humble beginnings yet they have never forgotten what it takes to create and maintain a successful family business. The wine this evening will not disappoint.

The 2012 Ceja Vineyards Oxomo blend of Cabernet and Merlot, is full of lush fruit and spice aromas. Once the cork is pulled there is this beautiful puff of rich vanilla followed by dark blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry, plum with hints of blueberry and spice. An outstanding nose. The mouth is rich with dark, red and blue fruit with a perfect balance of spice and vanilla. With blackberry, cherry and blueberry rolling across the tongue to this beautiful long soft finish. Amazing red blend my friends. I paired this with homemade lasagna and oh how it complimented the sauce and beef in the dish.

Check out their current releases at their online wine shop by clicking the link. If you plan a visit to Sonoma I highly recommend swinging by the tasting room for a few sips of this wonderful wine.


Cheers
Dan

2018 Isa Rose' Campesino Cellars

I've blogged several of Macario's and Griselda's wines from Campesino Cellars so this label is not new to you or me. Well maybe those of you new to the blog. All I can say is buy this wine and drink it slowly because you will run out and wish you had more. This rose', they produced only 100 cases and damn is it good. Small hands on production wines are my favorite and this label regardless of varietal will not disappoint your palate.

Pop the cork and the fruit races from the glass. Cherries, fresh sliced strawberry with hints of melon and floral notes. The mouth is crisp and refreshing with juicy strawberries and crushed cherries surrounded by splashes of honeydew melon and a pinch of barrel spice. Nice acidity and I love the dry elegant finish. Again amazing juice produced by Macario year after year. A steal at $20.00 per bottle.


Swing by the website and purchase some of this rose' before it's too late. You won't be sorry. Macario we will be sharing a glass together in a few months.

Cheers
Dan