The Perks? The Wine!
I was so excited about this wine, I just had to share it with you.
My husband Kurt Winner, a fellow IFWTWA member won a bottle of Briar Rose Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve in our IFWTWA drawing.
What a bottle!
We opened it the grand Vista Dining Room aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam and enjoyed it with dinner. Sitting with us was a chef graduate of the renown CIA Ms. Diana Israel and notable wine expert and author Mr. Cork Millner. The rest of the complement tasting and commenting on the wine were notable writers,editors and foodies like us, delighting the moment!
The wine was pronounced "elegant, full-bodied, hints of berries, cinnamon and very, very smooth!" What a delightful way to enjoy a superb bottle of wine among companions who really appreciate the care it takes to produce.
I am a travel and food writer based in Oregon. With so many wineries to explore here I have not made the trek to the Temecula area of California. I say It's time for a pilgrimage. www.briarrosewinery.com
Michelle Winner
I was so excited about this wine, I just had to share it with you.
My husband Kurt Winner, a fellow IFWTWA member won a bottle of Briar Rose Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve in our IFWTWA drawing.
What a bottle!
We opened it the grand Vista Dining Room aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam and enjoyed it with dinner. Sitting with us was a chef graduate of the renown CIA Ms. Diana Israel and notable wine expert and author Mr. Cork Millner. The rest of the complement tasting and commenting on the wine were notable writers,editors and foodies like us, delighting the moment!
The wine was pronounced "elegant, full-bodied, hints of berries, cinnamon and very, very smooth!" What a delightful way to enjoy a superb bottle of wine among companions who really appreciate the care it takes to produce.
I am a travel and food writer based in Oregon. With so many wineries to explore here I have not made the trek to the Temecula area of California. I say It's time for a pilgrimage. www.briarrosewinery.com
Michelle Winner
I agree with you. Norm and I enjoyed the Briar Rose wine and look forward to visiting their winery.
ReplyDeleteWell, Michelle, I can taste the wine just by your colorful description.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Briar Rose tip, and for reminding us of all of the many perks of food, wine and travel writing, especially as members of IFWTWA.
Sante (Maralyn and I are in France) Brenda