Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and ‘bonne fete des peres’ to my dad, Jean-Guy, who lives in Quebec.

I’m actually going to be spending Father’s Day a bit late this year as my dad and his spouse will be visiting me for 4th of July weekend.  Now that I live closer to Quebec, these impromptu trips by my family and friends have proven to very special.

I have tons of things planned for their weekend visit: 4th of July fireworks, sightseeing, Nascar watching (yes, don’t hold it against me), shopping, good food and of course, some pretty darn good wines.

Here are some of the wines that will be in the lineup for the weekend (yes, I’ve been making a list):

• 1999 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
• 2009 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
• 2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
• 2006 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
• 2007 d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling

• 2006 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
• 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Pinot Noir
• 2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel
• 2009 Ameztoi Rubentis Rose Getarioko Txakolina
• 2009 Gaia Estate Assyrtiko
• 2005 Villadoria Barolo

What ever you’re doing today, make it a great day.  Happy Father’s Day!