Valentine's wine

Here in the icy, cold, windy place called Maine my wife's thoughts are all about Valentine's day.

I enjoy Cava's, so a sparkling Pinot Noir from Spain is the drink of choice for Honey Day 2010. Segura Viudas sparkling Pinot Noir , copious strawberry colored bubbles in a flute with candlelight just right. Aria has rich fruity aromas,I love the light sweet taste of raspberries and ripe currants it is sure to please. Dessert is where Aria shines, delicious when paired with rich chocolate cake, it is subtle enough to accompany my wife's Homemade biscotti. Ninety points in Wine and Spirits, a festive bottle with a red foil top, so all you need is a card. So chill it and enjoy because "It's Wine o'clock in Maine".

Sunday River wine find

I hope this Maine winter has inspired all to try the amazing choices we have in the wine world!

The subject of skiing and Maine's slopeside wine hotspots bring's me to Sunday River. The wines trailside are limited in choice and quality, a look at the list shows a close relationship to the Gallo family of wines. I suggest a short drive or bus ride down the access road to Liam's Restaurant. Liam's menu boasts a wonderful choice of comfort foods, pizza to lobster stew cooked by chef/owner Will. The wine menu is both diverse and enjoyable designed to have a wine for every palate and pocketbook. Liam's has fruit forward Sauvignon Blanc from Chili, rich Macabeo/Chard from Spain , New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc crisp with grapefruit, and fresh Pinot Grigio from Italy. Awesome reds for the winter season include, Pinot Noir from California, C'est la vie Pinot Noir/Syrah from France, Plummy Shiraz from Australia, rich Cianti's from Italy and great choice of Cabernet Sauvignon's including a favorite of mine Silver Palm . It is evident time has been spent tasting and matching great value wines with Will's delightful creations. Thankfully it's "Wine o'clock in Maine"