Sublime Wine

Ok Party People,
If you haven’t listened to our last two podcasts on Sublime Wine Radio
you must go and listen RIGHT NOW! Kelly went to the Wine Cellar at the Rio in Las Vegas, and I was so jealous I decided to make a trip myself.

WOW. Kelly wasn’t kidding-this place is awesome! Although you are in the middle of a casino, you completely lose yourself as you descend down the stairs into a beautiful, cool, QUIET, and calm wine cellar. The high energy and stress of the casino melt away as you take a seat and begin pouring over the wine menu. (No pun intended.)

I was greeted by Peter Keegan, a wonderful, knowlegeable, and funny guy who knows his stuff when it comes to wine. Instead of ordering off the menu, I asked Peter if he would be so kind as to give us his own ideas of a great tasting. He set up our glasses and started pouring. Our favorite of all time (I bought a bottle) was an amazing bottle-D.R. Stephens 2003 Moose Valley Vineyard Cabernet from Napa Valley. It retails for around $110.00 a bottle, and boy is it worth every penny. This cabernet is smooth and chocolately with a little bit of berry at the end…sigh…as one of my guests that came with me said, “This is a F&#@! nice glass of wine!”
After you check out the winery’s website, be sure and check out their link to find where you can find their wines in your area.

Another great bottle we tried was Corte Riva ‘04 Merlot from St. Helena. At $50.00 a bottle, this would make a great gift (for me) or just something really awesome to have with a steak. Their website describes it as “It opens with a dense aroma of cedar cassis, black cherry and blackberry with a long powerful finish of coffee and dark chocolate. This huge expressive Merlot has good structure, supple integrated oak and great balance. ”

I couldn’t have worded it better. That is why I copied their description. Also, it was rated a 91 by Wine Advocate. Get your hands on a bottle and enjoy!

PLEASE get your butt down to the Wine Cellar ASAP and ask for Peter. He can answer any questions you may have about the wine you are drinking, and will turn you on to some fabulous new wines that you would have never experienced otherwise.
After you go to the Wine Cellar, let me know how much you loved it!
Cheers!
Suz

Okay, we know we love wine, but when we get invited to a dinner party and inquire, “What can we bring?,” we hold our breath and wait for the dreaded words, “Oh, just bring a bottle of wine.”

Thanks for the 411. Why don’t they just say, “Oh, I don’t know, why don’t you bring food, since we’re having dinner…”

The panic kicks in. What to bring? What is the best wine for a dinner party? How much to spend? How do we pick out something decent besides picking a cool-looking label?

People, have no fear, Supersuz is here. For thirty bucks, go get yourself a mind-blowing bottle of St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2002. If you want to really impress, bring a decanter and let it breathe for about a half- hour.

Eyebrows will raise. Friends will look at you like you are really smarter than they thought. Then they will want more. And the best part? You will absolutely be invited to more great dinner parties.

Here are some wine notes from the winery as to what you can expect:

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dense wine loaded with rich plum, black cherry and briar. There is a slight hint of rose petal that is very seductive. On the palate bright cherry, cassis, currant and a touch of tobacco are mixed together to form wonderful flavors that last and last. The fine tannins and beautiful balance show signs that this wine will age for years to come. Drink now through 2012.

Two words for you people: MOUTH PARTY!

Do yourself a huge favor and check out St. Supery’s site. There’s a great video on the history of the winery and their philosophy of winemaking.

And, no, they don’t pay us for plugging them… I’m just a big fan.

Is St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 the best wine to bring to a dinner party? That’s up to you, but I do know its an amazing choice for the price. I’d love to hear your comments!

Cheers and glug glug!

Suzanne