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2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Pairing
This past weekend, I opened a 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon to see how it is developing. 2014, was a tough year for our grapes. We didn’t have a lot of water, which made the wine a bit astringent. If you follow me, you are aware that we have a Cabernet Vertical coming next week. I had…
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Port-style Wine Tasting Event
Port-style Wine Tasting Event by Beth Heiserman This coming Saturday, June 1, is our Port-style tasting. We will be releasing our 12-year-old Aqua Dulce Delight. We have released two other Agua Dulce Delights. The first time was in 2011 and the second was in 2013. This is one remarkable dessert wine that is a blend…
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All Wines get a holiday…February 16th is International Syrah Day!
All Wines get a holiday…February 16th is International Syrah Day! By Beth Heiserman February 14 is celebrated as St. Valentine’s Day in various parts of the world. We have combined International Syrah Day and Valentines Day by having a winemaker dinner on the 15th & 16th of February. Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Reyes Winery.…
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The Perfect Pairing….wine and chocolate!
The Perfect Pairing….wine and chocolate! by Beth Heiserman For anyone who knows me, you know I love M&M’s and thought was my grandma’s fault. Every time, I go shopping at Target, I HAVE to peek at the seasonal flavors. I love to pair the flavors with notes from the wines. For instance, our 2009…
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2018 Merlot Vertical
This coming Saturday, October 13th, Reyes Winery is hosting a Merlot Vertical. You will get to pair our award-winning Merlot with a tasty treat along with education about Merlot and our wines. I will be pouring from the 2009 vintage through the 2012, plus the newly released 2013, the unreleased 2015 and finishing with the…
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Reyes Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon & Chocolate Pudding
About 20 years ago, I remember being in the tasting room of Wente Winery during my internship and the tasting room manager was doing a wine pairing with me. He made beef jerky and paired it with their Cabernet Sauvignon. He also showed me a brownie mix they sold, that you add eggs, oil and…
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2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole By Beth P. Heiserman My mother and grandmother always made casserole when I was growing up. Brunch at grandma’s was always fun. I always looked forwarded to spending time with my grandparents. This is one of my favorites that I love to share when I cater the…
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The Myth Behind the Title of a ‘Reserve Wine’
The Myth Behind the Title of a ‘Reserve Wine’ by Beth Heiserman Many people think that there are certain descriptive words that people look for on a winery’s label, like reserve, estate grown, single vineyard, old vine, etc. This past week, I had someone ask what our “reserve wines” were. In the U.S., “reserve” doesn’t…
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What is Port Wine?
What is Port Wine? by Beth P Heiserman Port is a Portuguese fortified wine which must be made in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. It is generally consumed as a dessert wine, since it can be very sweet and decadent. There are several types of Port; red, white, rosé and an aged style called…
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