Man I love LL Cool J – no, not in that way.  That guy has some longevity as he continues to rock the hip-hop world from the 80′s, 90′s and beyond.  Our February neighborhood wine club tasting was last night where we focused on wines from California.  It’s been six years since we visited the wine country in northern California, so it had me longing to go back.  Several of the big favorites were like “Mama said knock you out”, but then there were a few smoothies that were like the girls from around the way.  When it was all over, not one stood up and bellowed “I’m Bad.”  Hopefully, you can dig what I’m sayin’.

Here’s the list of wines we tasted and for more information see our club page for the event:

A – 2007 Poppy Pinot Noir – Monterey County

B – 2005 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard – Monterey County

C – 2006 Ramspeck Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

D – 2004 Mer Soleil Chardonnay – Central Coast

E – 2006 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon – Paso Robles

F – 2007 Sobon Estate Zinfandel Old Vines – Amador County

G – 2004 Byington Cabernet Sauvignon Alliage – Paso Robles

H – (NV) Seven Daughters Red Blend – California

I – 2005 Reynolds Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

J – 2006 Vincent Arroyo Petite Syrah – Napa Valley