Monday, August 1, 2011

Just got back from a beautiful week in the Outerbanks, NC better known as OBX.  While lounging on the beach and poolside sipping pina colada’s we also enjoyed a few wines that I had brought down with us.

One night in particular was truly exceptional.  We steamed clams on the grill in beer, while also grilling up some shrimp and lobster tails! But, as to not forget the non-seafood lovers in our group, also grilled up some NY strips and corn on the cob!!  Umm, ummm good, the food was amazing and the wines, well, we started off with a Sauvignon blanc from Eagle Eye while we were cooking. It’s hard work and you definitely work up a thirst!  It satisfied our thirst perfectly. It was crisp and clean with lovely fruit!

On to the actual dinner, we started off with a Cabernet from Killer!  Well, it truly has earned it’s name, it was just that.  Nice, big and full for $10 bucks, you can’t beat this wine!!  We then moved onto a luscious Zinfandel from Rockslide.   It married well with  all the spices and was just a perfect match!  We finished off the meal with Stealth 4 Voices which is a beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. A true Bordeaux blend. This wine just rounded off the meal, it was  big and  juicy, yet soft and elegant. This wine truly left you smacking your lips and wanting more. I was bummed that I didn’t bring 2 bottles!  Sitting out on the deck, with good friends, listening to the ocean! Could not have been a better night……until we hit the hot tub later with a chilled glass of Eagle Eye dessert Muscat. All I can say is wow! An incredible ending to a great night, full moon and all over the ocean enjoying the hot tub and the stars!


Kris Savoye
GM/Wine Specialist

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