Beautiful Biodynamic Bubbles: Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionelle Brut #WinePW

I was impressed with this enticing, delicious and impeccably balanced sparkling wine from New Zealand! This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring “Biodynamic Wines of the World”.  Gwen of Wine Predator  is our host.  You can read her invitation here. What Is Biodynamic Winemaking? The official definition of biodynamic farming according…

Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week: 2012 Quivira Grenache Rosé

It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a   series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Quivira Grenache Rosé Dry Creek Valley. The Winery Quivira Vineyards and Winery, located in Healdsburg, CA specializes in Zinfandel, Sauvignon, and Rhône varietals.  The Quivira estate is composed of four distinct vineyards…