2018 Ceja Vineyards Oxomo Red Wine Napa Valley

 

Vinum, cantus, amor..... wine, song, love. Not only are those words on the bottles but they are the trademark of the Ceja Family. Appropriately on this fall night it was a red wine to save the day.

Tonight's wine was the 2018 Oxomo Red Wine a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The nose shows nicely with deep rich dark berry aromas, a hint of cloves with a touch of blueberry. The longer you allow this wine to open the aromas marry together and soften.

The mouth is full of ripe fruit with clusters of blackberry, dark cherry, hints of raspberry and blueberry and a kiss of spice on the long silky finish. One of my favorite wines in the Napa Valley and the Ceja portfolio.

The holidays are coming so swing by their website and order your Ceja Vineyards wines by clicking the Shop Ceja Wines link to fill your cellar. 

Cheers

Dan

2018 Pedroncelli Petite Sirah Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley

 

Sipping this family wine always brings a smile to my face. Lush ripe fruit, flavor profiles that treat the palate, food friendly with a wide array of pairings and you guessed it Pedroncelli Winery would be one of my go to wines on a daily basis. 90 years growing grapes and making wine this family has perfected the art.

Tonight I popped open the 2018 Pedroncelli Petite Sirah. The moment the wine hits the glass the intense ripe dark fruit hits your nose with hints of sliced plums and a toasty oak nuance. I could swirl and sniff this wine all day.

The mouth is equally as nice with deep cherry notes followed by a combination of creamy blueberry, juicy plum and vanilla bean. The finish is long with a complimentary toasty barrel spice and hint of oak. Such a great wine for pairing or drinking on it's own. I paired this with a beef tenderloin and what a compliment the fruit was to the steak. 

Check out their website and order your wines today by clicking the link Pedroncelli Fill Your Cellar These wines will be perfect for your holiday gatherings or any day to enjoy!

Cheers!

Dan