article thumbnail

Duckhorn Vineyards: Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend (2018)

10,000 Birds

The 2018 edition is especially striking, featuring what is arguably North America’s most handsome duck, the Wood Duck. The 2018 Paraduxx is made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller contributions from Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Duckhorn Vineyards: Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend (2018).

2018 209
article thumbnail

“The Pines of Florence”: Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico (2018)

10,000 Birds

The White-winged Crossbill on the 2018 vintage doesn’t appear to be an expected visitor to Italy according to the range maps I’ve seen, but the label claims that it’s been seen there in Chianti in the past, though it’s now rare there due to the use of herbicides (which this vineyard abstains from using). Four out of five feathers (Excellent).

2018 191
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Domaine de l’Hortus: “Le Loup y es-tu?” Blanc (2018)

10,000 Birds

And this 2018 vintage was still very enjoyable. ” Blanc (2018). ” Blanc (2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. I just hope the weather in another month steers us to more seasonal selections – but with the year we’re having, who knows? Good birding and happy drinking! Three out of five stars (Good).

2018 195
article thumbnail

Domaines Paul Mas ‘Vignes de Nicole’ Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah (2018)

10,000 Birds

When I picked up a bottle of this week’s featured wine last March at a shop in southern Quebec (on my last trip out of the United States before the pandemic), I assumed the European heron on the label of the 2018 Domaines Paul Mas ‘Vignes de Nicole’ Cabernet – Syrah blend was a Gray Heron ( Ardea cinerea ).

2018 150
article thumbnail

My Birding Goals for 2018

10,000 Birds

But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? I had an amazing birding year in 2017 with tons of travel , lots of amazing birds , and some truly memorable experiences. Tune in all year to find out! Fifty-two posts or bust! (I

2018 126
article thumbnail

First Phoebe of 2018

10,000 Birds

I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. As I have for the last several years, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2018?

2018 100
article thumbnail

The top-5 birds of 2018

10,000 Birds

My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. What qualifies a bird to be included in the top-5? eBird doesn’t offer such an option, so I used the second best: the species was observed in one month only.

2018 116