Wine, Art, Food, Friends

What goes together better than wonderful friends, great wine, awesome art, and great food?  As we walked around the Quent Cordair Fine Art Gallery on Friday night, we wandered through the gallery discussing the amazing pieces of art, shared  events of our week with one another, nibbled on some great appetizers and sipped on some great wine.  What a great ending to our week!

It’s all about community.  We come together at these special times to unwind and enjoy each other’s company.  We share our concerns and our joys.  We share our triumphs and our setbacks.  We share our hearts.  We get inspired, encouraged, and uplifted.  Then we go our separate ways to do our part out in our own communities…to touch the lives of others.

Thank you for touching my life

Passaggio Wines

Chardonnay Blending

I have to admit, other than harvest, this is one of my favorite times of the year.  I get to start the blending process.  It is amazing to blend separate lots of unoaked Chardonnay together and end up with an awesome wine…gotta love that!!

I started out with four different stainless steel vessels of Chardonnay, fermenting each with different yeasts.  After fermentation was complete, I added SO2 to stop the secondary fermentation process.  SO2 also helps inhibit spoilage, prevent oxidation, and preserve the fruity flavors.  I stirred the lees of each vessel about every other week until I got the desired mouthfeel. (what we call “sur lie” aging)

Today was the day I played around with some blending trials.  Each vessel has its own unique characteristic and when blended as a whole it gave the wine several flavors of complexity.  Although I have a few more things to do before it’s bottled, I do believe it will be a fantastic unoaked Chardonnay.

I can’t wait to share it with you

Follow Your Passion

Passaggio Wines

Rosé Weather is Almost Here

It’s almost rosé weather…I can’t wait to sit on the deck with some great friends and sip  some awesome rosé.  I just finished racking and blending the 2011 Passaggio Rose Colored Glasses Rosé and I can’t wait to get it in the bottle and shipped to your door.

This year’s blend of the Passaggio Rosé is 82% Zinfandel and 18% Cabernet.  An interesting blend to say the least.  Soon you will be able to light up the grill, call a few of your closest friends and open a bottle of Passaggio Rosé…keep an eye out for it…coming soon!!

 

Follow Your Passion

Passaggio Wines

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day  – may your day be a thankful and blessed one…

 

 

 

Cheers,

Passaggio Wines

A Great Recipe with Liquid Gold for Valentines Day

There’s a lot of talk about Valentine’s Day and the whole gift giving idea…but if you plan on getting your significant other a diamond for this Valentine’s Day good for you.  One of the best recipes I have found for such an occasion is diamonds, flowers, and a great bottle of wine.  You could say the Passaggio Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are like liquid gold that pairs very well with diamonds.  Do you think they would fall for it?

Sounds good to me!!!

Oh…and don’t forget the card

 

Happy Valentine’s Day

Passaggio Wines

 

 

Thinking Outside the Bag for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is approaching…are you ready?  This year let’s think outside the bag…let’s think in terms of white instead of red.  Oh my goodness, yes I said white instead of red!!!  For Valentine’s Day?  Why not…?  Why can’t we drink white wine on Valentine’s Day?  How about if I give you a “red” bag to put it in?

Better yet…how about a “red” bag with Follow Your Passion stamped on it…?  If you place your order between now and Feb 13th, Passaggio Wines will send you red wine bags to match your order, and a set of wine glass charms…all reminding you to follow your passion.

Let’s see…”red” bag…that goes with Valentine’s Day.  ”Follow Your Passion”…that goes with Valentine’s Day.  Great “Wine”…that goes with Valentine’s Day.  “Charms”…that goes with Valentine’s Day.  I think we got it covered don’t you?

When you place your order of Passaggio Unoaked Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio you will get a “red” bag mailed directly to you for each bottle ordered (and don’t forget the charms). If you don’t want to use the red bag or the charms for the Passaggio Wines that’s ok too – just don’t tell the winemaker…LOL

Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Passaggio Wines

Wine That Finds You

Is it worth it to ask all of you to comment on “do you find or look for boutique wines?” It is worth it to me!!!

I jumped into the wine industry with a passion. Doesn’t everyone? Wine can be such a luring, compelling, sexy, passionate drink. There are so many wines out there to try. Who isn’t on the hunt for great wines at a great price these days? Who doesn’t like finding those small gems that are tucked away in the crevices of the Wine Industry?

I am on the hunt for you…people who are passionate about wine. I am looking for people who believe in finding special wine that is unique and often not heard of…wine that is made with passion…wine that brings life to your table, and wine you enjoy sharing with your friends and family. I am on the hunt for those who want to be part of something special.

Yes…I am on the hunt for you!!!

I want to share my passion with you.

Cheers,

Passaggio Wines