Viognier is back, new Pinot Gris

These two lovely wines are now available.

2008 3 Horse Ranch Pinot Gris, Estate Grown
The first vintage of this delicate grape produced in a decidedly Alsatian style, this wine opens with intense aromas of orange, pineapples and grapefruit. It's lush almost fresh cut apple-like acidity shows well in the roundness at mid-palate. A wine that displays a complexity that captures the crispness of the fruit yet broadens to a soft lovely finish.

2008 3 Horse Ranch Viognier, Estate Grown
Last year's Viognier offered lovely aromas of white peach, apricot and honeysuckle with unctuous stone fruit flavors nicely balanced by soft acidity. Be one of the first to taste this year's release.

Wine Cake

We're starting to make our Wine Cakes for the holidays. This one is simple and always welcome!

1 box yellow cake mix
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup wine (we like Riesling)
1t. nutmeg

Mix together and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes; we use a pretty Bundt pan. Cool, then glaze with 1c. confectioner's sugar mixed with more wine!