the new technology is amazing

There must be something about having been born post 1975 that enables one to automatically understand the capabilities and working of all of the new technology that makes our lives so effortless.  Unfortunately I was born much before that so have to rely on my sons and our web/technology queen who keeps us up and running. Last year for Christmas I bought myself a flat screen tv and an Ipod.  I then  told my sons that what I wanted from them for Christmas was to put it all together and then VERY PATIENTLY teach me how to use them (When they had left for college I had to call them for  the first two months to walk me through getting a DVD to run).  So, I am happy to report that I have now learned how to post a blog from my handheld and you will hear from me a  lot more often>

GustavoThrace 2005 Syrah

We are excited to release our very first Napa Valley Syrah. Gustavo was curious to work with this variety and this fruit is from the Coombsville area in the southern end of the Napa Valley. Just two barrels of this wine (51 cases) were produced at the winery here in Napa. The grapes were fermented in half ton picking bins and then aged in used French oak barrels until bottling. This is an unusual style for a syrah: not the big, smokey, meaty style of hte Rhone but rather a softer approach with aromas of cola, dried blueberries, dark cherries and summer herbs. There is a creaminess in the mouth that allows this to be a stand alone wine for sipping or pair it with grilled meats, falafels or a soft Montbriac blue. $30/bottle - only available at the tasting room at 1021 McKinstry in Napa