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At Swirl TV... Drinking one bottle at a time and telling you about my experience!

2012 Stepping Stone by Cornerstone Napa Valley Corallina Syrah Rose

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Stepping Stone by Cornerstone (http://www.cornerstonecellars.com/) makes some amazing wines. This Rose is a great example of what Craig Camp and his crew can do.. Corallina Syrah Rosé starts in the vineyard as the first step is selecting a single block of syrah vines destined  read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 2013 Spring Fling Event

Sunday, April 14, 2013
What a beautiful day it turned out to be on this April day. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey usually has this event in March but this year they moved it to April...which with the weather we have been having in Colorado, turned out to be a good idea. First let me start by saying that if you ha read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 10th Annual Winemakers Dinner

Thursday, September 06, 2012
It seems that the years keep going by faster and faster! It is that time again for Harvest for our Winemakers and that means showing off their great wines! This is the 2nd year I have been invited to participate in the Annual Winemakers Dinner at the Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/)! I  read more

The Loyal Companion Red Wine

Saturday, June 23, 2012
Cru Vin Dogs (http://www.cruvindogs.com/) is located in Sonoma County, CA. 54% Syrah ~ 23% Cabernet Sauvignon ~ 14% Malbec ~ 9% Zinfandel From exceptional hillside vineyards in Sonoma County, California. Aromas of plum, blackberry & violet. Rich, dense fruit flavors. A great w read more

Vino Salida Cellars Rosato di Salida

Monday, June 18, 2012
Vino Salida Cellars, located in Salida, CO. This Rosato di Salida is a perfect wine on a hot summer day. Not a sweet wine, but at the same time provides the fruitiness to make it seem that way. Winemakers Tasting Notes: The 2011 Rosato is a dry, complex, medium to full bodied r read more

Day 1 of My 2012 Memorial Day Adventure

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Aspen Peak Cellars Day 1 of our Adventure.. Headed to Bailey and Conifer, CO. First stop was Aspen Peak Cellars (http://www.aspenpeakcellars.com/), where we got to visit with Marcel, the owner and winemaker and Kelly who was the tasting room manager. It was pretty windy th read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Wins 12 Medals

Monday, May 07, 2012
The 25th Annual Taster’s Guild Wine Competition was held April 25th-April 28th, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey was a clear favorite, winning three gold medals and seven silver medals for the same wines that are favored along the Front Range. Over 2,200  read more

2009 Reserve Syrah from The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Their 2009 Reserve Syrah is very yummy.. I use to really love Syrah's, now I am picky.. This one has a slight white pepper finish. Medium Tannins, very luscious! Price: $23.00  read more

Zerba Cellars 2007 Syrah

Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Zerba Cellars (http://http://www.zerbacellars.com/) is located in Walla Walla Valley, a Washington. This wine has such a luscious smell of plums and jamminess. This wine does not disappoint. It has a full bodied flavor. Although this wine is a 2007, it is still available through th read more

BookCliff Vineyards 2010 Reserve Syrah

Sunday, February 26, 2012
BookCliff Vineyards, is located in Grand Junction and having a tasting room in Boulder, CO. They have a great winery and it is always a lot of fun.. This Reserve Syrah, although young is super fruit forward, very think and balanced. If this wine taste this good now at a 2010, I can read more