2009 Hill Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon

As we get closer to the Thanksgiving holiday you start to think about so many things don't you? I was thinking about our journey to northern California to visit family which will be a great time and then what happens after. Well at our house, it will be so many things! I've already been told that Sunday the 25th, probably would be a great time to get those outside lights up for Christmas!  And not to forget that the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade is on the 1st of December and...well you all get the picture.

Yesterday night though, it really brought the great things that do happen around the holidays, friends and family. My brother, sister in law and niece are visiting from Chicago and staying with my mom who lives about a mile from our house. Well Big Daddy put together quite the dinner! As always, there was food within an arms reach of wherever you sat. This is something instilled upon Big Daddy by the way that his grandmother and mother entertained. His grandmother used to say "just a little something to nibble on baby".

So prior to dinner, the bruchetta, stuffed mushrooms and "award winning snack mix" kept everyone engaged and catching up on a variety of subjects, FUN times! So when dinner was served, a rigatoni with vegetables and chicken meatballs in a wonderful marinara sauce, we decided to have the bottle of wine that my brother brought, a 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon by Hill Wine Company.

We opened it and poured it into the glasses. The first thing to remark about is the color. A really dark purple. A little sheen makes it appear almost a black purple in color. This Cabernet Sauvignon has the wonderful aromas of currant with some black fruits and notes of pepper and just a slight hint of clove. In your mouth it is silky and smooth! The finish is gentle and soft with more flavors of a dark plum and black cherry. WONDERFUL!

Here is some info about the winery:

"Hill Wine Company specializes in  organic farming. As the proprietor of Jeff Hill Vineyard Group, he owns and manages many high-end vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. Some of the top rated Robert Parker wines currently listed come from vineyards he supervises. Jeff and his wife Rebecca hold a strong belief in sustainability and organic agriculture. Seeing a lack of wineries in Napa providing consumers with a high quality green product at a great price, they took their love of fine wine and passion for sustainable agriculture and formed Hill Wine Company in 2008. Hill Wine Company only uses Napa Valley fruit that is grown sustainably or organically.    
We use recycled glass, paper labels, boxes, and corks from organically certified forests. All of Hill Wine Company's apparel uses organic cottons and bamboo. By doing this, we are not only providing our clients with the best wine and products, but also giving back to the environment and the community"

Like some other newer wineries, this one has had some great responses on Yelp! and other social media outlets. So give them a try. They have had several awards bestowed on them and I can certainly know why.

This vino definitely made the PIG JUMP OVER THE MOON! So try a few bottles for yourself. The holidays are here and having a few bottles from Hill Wine Company are sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

And should you ever meet my brother, be sure to ask him about the story about the corner store and the owner Maxine...it will have you howling with laughter! Thanks, Dan, so many memories of being kids make me smile!