Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Pinot Gris You Never Knew

›
Pinot Gris is often thought of as the grape next door - commonplace, approachable, and pleasant. Originating from France, Pinot Gris is most...
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Savennières, the Cerebral Chenin Blanc

›
For most Americans, Chenin Blanc is a nice nondescript sipper. We may have an opinion on Chardonnay (oak or steel), Sauvignon Blanc (Marlbor...
Saturday, April 30, 2022

Wine and War in Ukraine

›
Unless you have been hiding under a rock (and I don’t blame you for that), you have been bombarded with headlines about Ukraine. For over tw...
1 comment:
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Behind a Great Winery is a Carrie Alexander

›
I first met Carrie Alexander of  Force Majeure Vineyards  three years ago. Carrie was and still is the Director of Sales and Marketing, and ...
3 comments:
Sunday, February 27, 2022

Pete - A Review on the Wine and the Documentary

›
I did not make Pete, the wine or the politician. My friend, Shane, was the winemaker of the 80% Les Collines Merlot and 20% Chandler Reach C...
Monday, January 31, 2022

No Jab? No Cab.

›
Yes, you heard it here first! I have officially released my 2020 Tapteil Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. But if you haven’t got the jab, you ar...
Friday, December 31, 2021

Sauternes, A Sweet Miracle from Noble Rot

›
It has been a heck of a year. For better or for worse, it is time to wrap it up. What better way than to finish 2021 with something sweet. L...