California Dremin’
April 30, 2010 by Ivy Kupec
Filed under Inspired Posts, Monthly newsletter, Sean Chaudhry
May is finally here! The birds are chirping. Gardens are coming together, and that sweet smell of spring unfolding into vibrant summer is beckoning. From Cinco de Mayo to Memorial Day, we have a month that takes us outdoors again. By the end of May, we will be watching Indy cars zipping around their famous track, smoky barbecues that treat us to an assortment of zesty summertime foods, and swimming pools re-opening and looking fresher and cleaner than ever. Is there anything more exhilarating than that first dip into a summer pool with clean, clear water that feels as cold as ice, making your skin tingle all over? But that is the May we love and anticipate during our coldest days of winter.
So to help celebrate the segue of spring into summer and wonderful American traditions, the Inspired Wine Club brings two all-American California wines – a beautiful red for those steaks or other hearty fare you will inevitably bring to your grill and a summery white that pairs well with fish fresh from the market or shrimp on the “Barby.”
2007 Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
A deep ruby wine, this Cab is tempered with 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The result is an alluring berry mix. The nose says ripe cherry, cassis, and blackberries. The flavors continue the berry rush combined with savory spices. Some will note cedar in it as well. Thanks to the blending, this fruit-forward, medium-bodied wine has soft tannins and a sweet oak balance that provides a long, lingering finish.
2008 Dry Creek Fume Blanc, Sonoma
This wine is a perfect match for the beginning of summery days with its wonderful fresh-cut grass aromas mixed with herbs, asparagus, gooseberries and even green chiles. A citrusy treat, this pale gold wine is refreshingly crisp and well balanced with lemon zest, cucumber and mineral flavors. It has a dry, crisp finish, making for a delicate wine that can be enjoyed with the lighter foods that we enjoy so much in warmer weather.

Worldly Wine:’Bottled Poetry’ in Time for Valentine’s Day
February 1, 2010 by Ivy Kupec
Filed under Ivy F. Kupec, Monthly newsletter, News Release
“What I need to live has been given to me by the earth. Why I need to live has been given to me by you.”
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World Class Wine from World Cup Territory
January 24, 2010 by Ivy Kupec
Filed under Monthly newsletter, News Release, Sean Chaudhry






