Wine Wednesday: Grape Creek 2022 Mosaic

 

So, yay for another meritage! I included one in the book I just finished, so it's perfect timing. A year ago I wrote about the 2021 Mosaic and you can find that post here:  https://rhymeswithforeplay.blogspot.com/2025/03/wine-wednesday-grape-creek-vineyards.html

Based on what I wrote then, the '22 Mosaic seems a little different than the '21.  It's still a garnet color...I guess? A little darker and more purply than I would normally associate with that particular stone. I do not smell anything like Cherry blossoms in this vintage--or violet either, for that matter. And I'd say the nose has straight up hints of chocolate rather than cocoa powder. But blackberries, for sure. There are still no legs to speak of. The cocoa softens into more of a milk chocolate flavor on the palate, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and raspberry ice. 

It's a nice, refreshing red wine. I'd love to see this made into a frozen sangria/frose kind of dessert. 

I enjoyed this with pizza and a garden salad with blackberry balsamic dressing. And once again, I ended up with two bottles.  Yay, me!

Please check out Nice Day for a Wine Wedding, coming soon!

www.PGForte.com

Nice Day for a Wine Wedding: A Pour Decisions Romance 

PG Forte

books2read.com/rl/Pour Decisions

There are a lot of reasons people choose to elope. We’ve already figured out most of them.

 Clay

How hard could it be to plan a simple wedding? If recent experience has taught me anything, the answer is very. Once Legs’ Uncle Geno got involved things started spiraling out of control. We really should’ve eloped.

 Allegra

I’m not saying Clay’s wrong about Geno, but it was his family who turned our rehearsal dinner into a circus. But we’re not eloping. We’re going to work out the problems and have the wedding of our dreams. Assuming we both show up for it.

Musical Monday: Here On Out (Dave Matthews)

   

Another song from Kate Davies' My Wine and Only playlist. (yes, my commentary gets really sparse when I'm on deadline and rushing to finish my own book!)

My Wine and Only

Kate Davies

https://books2read.com/u/mvkXPJ

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Rosa and Jake are getting married–again! 

Jake

 

Rosa and I have been married for twelve years, but it seems like just yesterday we got together. 

 

Okay, that could be because just days after our quickie, teenage elopement to Vegas we separated and didn’t see each other for a decade. But now that we’ve reconnected, it feels like the perfect time to renew our vows, right? Have that do-over wedding of our dreams, one that includes family and friends and all the trappings of a wedding we didn’t get the first time around. But Rosa’s avoiding anything to do with planning for our do-over wedding, and I’m worried that maybe she doesn’t actually want to do this. 

 

So I’ve got six weeks to figure out what’s really going on with Rosa, kick-start the vow renewal planning, and ensure that whatever we do, it’s exactly the way we want it.

 

Easy peasy, right? 

 

Please send wine.

Musical Monday: Diamonds (Rhianna)

   

Today is release day for the second book in the POUR DECISIONS wedding series--Kate Davies' My Wine and Only!

This song is one Kate mentioned listening to while writing the book. As I understand it, her daughter recommended it. Fun fact: it also features on the Heated Rivalry soundtrack.

My Wine and Only

Kate Davies

https://books2read.com/u/mvkXPJ

​​

Rosa and Jake are getting married–again! 

Jake

 

Rosa and I have been married for twelve years, but it seems like just yesterday we got together. 

 

Okay, that could be because just days after our quickie, teenage elopement to Vegas we separated and didn’t see each other for a decade. But now that we’ve reconnected, it feels like the perfect time to renew our vows, right? Have that do-over wedding of our dreams, one that includes family and friends and all the trappings of a wedding we didn’t get the first time around. But Rosa’s avoiding anything to do with planning for our do-over wedding, and I’m worried that maybe she doesn’t actually want to do this. 

 

So I’ve got six weeks to figure out what’s really going on with Rosa, kick-start the vow renewal planning, and ensure that whatever we do, it’s exactly the way we want it.

 

Easy peasy, right? 

 

Please send wine.

Musical Monday: Better Together by Jack Johnson (Stringspace String Quartet)

   

This is another song that Kelly Jamieson picked for our joint playlist for the POUR DECISIONS wedding stories. Her book, Eat, Drink and Be Married released last week. And if you haven't picked up a copy yet, what are you waiting for? 

Links below!

Eat, Drink, and be Married 
By Kelly Jamieson 

Bianca

I’m getting married and this wedding has to be perfect. I’ve planned everything down to the minute, and approved every flower, bow, and candle. With a brilliant wedding decorator and my meticulous planning and attention to detail, what could possibly go wrong?

It turns out…a lot.

All my life, I felt overshadowed by my two sisters and felt I could never measure up to the family winemaking name. That’s why this has to be flawless. So when things start going wrong on our wedding day, I’m distraught. Not only am I embarrassed but…are we even really married?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3FV8HQ4

https:tinyurl.com/NapaWeddingPlaylist

Wine Wednesday: Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon

I never heard of this wine until a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. It's such a California Cab. Velvety mouth feel. Black cherry on the nose along with hints of dark chocolate. It made me homesick. I drank it with a flank steak topped with onions and peppers. It was an okay pairing. I think this wine needed something with more of an umami edge to it--maybe the fabulous roasted Brussels sprouts they make at the Paso Robles Inn.

Nice Day for a Wine Wedding 
By PG Forte

There are a lot of reasons people choose to elope. We’ve already figured out most of them.

Clay

​How hard could it be to plan a simple wedding? If recent experience has taught me anything, the answer is very. Once Legs’ Uncle Geno got involved things started spiraling out of control. We really should’ve eloped.

 Allegra

​I’m not saying Clay’s wrong about Geno, but it was his family who turned our rehearsal dinner into a circus. But we’re not eloping. We’re going to work out the problems and have the wedding of our dreams. Assuming we both show up for it.

Read an excerpt HERE

Musical Monday: I Choose You Wedding Version (Forest Blakk)

   

First of all, Happy Release Day to Kelly Jamieson! Her new POUR DECISIONS story, Eat, Drink and Be Married is out today! You can get it here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3FV8HQ4

This is one of the songs she picked for our joint playlist. I'll post the link below to that, as well.

Eat, Drink, and be Married 
By Kelly Jamieson

Bianca

I’m getting married and this wedding has to be perfect. I’ve planned everything down to the minute, and approved every flower, bow, and candle. With a brilliant wedding decorator and my meticulous planning and attention to detail, what could possibly go wrong?

It turns out…a lot.

All my life, I felt overshadowed by my two sisters and felt I could never measure up to the family winemaking name. That’s why this has to be flawless. So when things start going wrong on our wedding day, I’m distraught. Not only am I embarrassed but…are we even really married?

https:tinyurl.com/NapaWeddingPlaylist

Wine Wednesday: Grape Creek Vineyards 2022 Right Bank

So this wine has the most wonderful nose--I smell blackberries and cherries, vanilla and candied violets. This is a Merlot-dominant red blend with soft tannins and more than a hint of cocoa on the finish. The grapes were grown on the High Plains in 2022. Coincidentally, that was the year I moved to Texas. It was a really hot summer and this wine definitely gives me a sense of that. It's a, "too hot to do anything but lie in a hammock and drink wine" kind of wine. It reminds me of foggy mornings and 

I'm currently at the last stages (I hope) of writing Nice Day for a Wine Wedding. I like to think Clay and Allegra would be enjoying a wine like this at their reception. Now, if only I could figure out what's on the menu...

But I guess you'll have to check back next month (when the book releases) and find out what I came up with!

Nice Day for a Wine Wedding 
By PG Forte

There are a lot of reasons people choose to elope. We’ve already figured out most of them.

Clay

​How hard could it be to plan a simple wedding? If recent experience has taught me anything, the answer is very. Once Legs’ Uncle Geno got involved things started spiraling out of control. We really should’ve eloped.

 Allegra

​I’m not saying Clay’s wrong about Geno, but it was his family who turned our rehearsal dinner into a circus. But we’re not eloping. We’re going to work out the problems and have the wedding of our dreams. Assuming we both show up for it.

Read an excerpt HERE