Month: July 2013

Creamy Grits with Cajun Shrimp

  Before I go any further I just want to say that this recipe is freaking awesome!  Even my family that won’t eat grits loved them the way they were prepared for this recipe.  There is so much delicious flavor and creaminess to this recipe, 

Olive Oil Champagne Cake with Orange Basil Glaze

I know this combination may sound a bit unorthodox for a cake but I have been experimenting with savory flavors combined with sweet and have the say the results are delicious.  One of my success’ is a Chocolate Bay pots de crème.  As odd as 

2010 Starry Night Adara

2010 Starry Night Adara, $17

Starry Night Adara

I haven’t posted a wine review in some time.  This is strictly because I haven’t enjoyed any wines that were remarkable enough.  I have had several that were “ok”, or “well… not very interesting” but have been missing that “wow factor”.  That is until last night.  I popped the cork on a 2010 Starry Night Adara and rediscovered the “wow” that tells me I have found a wine to love.

This wine is beyond remarkable.  It is truly delicious!  From the moment you open the bottle you will be treated to a wine that is full of juiciness.  Starry Night Adara is redolent with blackberry, cherry, and plum flavors with a slight lavender and pepper finish.  Definitely a “yum” wine.  I served it with fish and really enjoyed a flavor explosion that I haven’t experienced in recent memory.

I would give Starry Night Adara a 4 out of 5 stars.  One thing to be aware of though is Starry Night Adara is a limited production wine with only approximately 500 cases produced.  If you are wanting to try it, don’t wait,  I’m buying a case tonight!