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Black Swan Winery & Restaurant
I enjoyed the 2014 Bordeaux Blend, but my favourite was the 2014 Shiraz with ripe Blackberry, restrained Alcohol, firm Acidity and good...
Adrian
Jan 5, 20181 min read


Robert Mondavi, Oakville, Napa Valley
I enjoyed the Bordeaux Blend 2012 Momentum, CS, ME, CF & PV. It was well Balanced with good integration of Alcohol, ripe fruit and long...
Adrian
Dec 18, 20171 min read


Raymond Vineyards, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Raymond Vineyards, Rutherford, Napa Valley. I was a bit concerned at first. I was not sure if I was entering a big top tent (I am not...
Adrian
Dec 17, 20171 min read


Castello Di Amorosa, Calistoga, Napa Valley
A nice tour around the Castle, where the bricks were imported from Italy and Austria.A good but crowded tasting of some of the Reserve...
Adrian
Dec 16, 20171 min read


Cloudburst Wine (Margaret River)
While exploring the Margaret River region in November 2017, Vinum Vitae had the pleasure of visiting the Cloudburst vineyard. I first met...
Adrian
Nov 25, 20173 min read
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