Recently while visiting family and friends out of state, we had the opportunity to enjoy a wine from Napa Valley. Our host chose a wine from Regusci Winery. This was a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Angelo’s Vineyard. The sommelier commented that this wine was in limited production. Only 794 cases were produced.

I usually enjoy a Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner especially beef. This particular wine was wonderful. The wine was a deep, opaque purple color. It offered a bouquet of dark fruit nuances with chocolate. The taste was silky with tannins. The wine paired well with the sliced prime beef and mashed potatoes that were also excellent. We decided that the wine was so good that one could enjoy it without food.

As my friends know, I enjoy reading the back labels of wine bottles. Sometimes one sees unique comments, pairing and on this bottle of wine there is a tribute to the owner’s father. “The vineyard is named in honor of my father Angelo, who over the last thirty-five years has taught me extraordinary lessons in both grape growing and in life.”

What a wonderful tribute to a father!

Cheers! Kathy