Stu told us during the tasting that “balance is everything”. That winemaking aesthetic is evident in each of these world-class wines proudly crafted from the Spring Mountain’s distinctive terroir.
Tag: virtual tasting
Five Great Regions For Spanish Garnacha #SnoothVT
Last week I celebrated Grenache Day by I participated a virtual tasting of Garnacha (as the grape variety is known in Spain). The tasting was organized by Snooth. Easy-going Garnacha is 2016’s red wine grape du jour. While savvy growers have brought Garnacha to all corners of the globe, there are five distinguished designations of…
A Taste of Villa Maria Pinot Noir #NZPinot
Earlier this month, myself and other select wine writers participated in a virtual wine tasting on Twitter – the Villa Maria (“VM:”) “First Sip of Fall” Pinot Noir tasting. The tasting featured VM hosts Helen Morrison, Senior Marlborough Winemaker and Josh Hammond, Marlborough Winemaker, along with wine expert and social media maven Nanette Eaton of Wine…
First to Sip Villa Maria #NZSauvBlanc Tasting
Earlier this week I was invited to participate in the First To Sip 2015 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Twitter virtual tasting. The “Tweet-Up” was a precursor to events happening throughout the U.S. this summer celebrating the stateside release of two wine the 2015 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, and the 2014 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon…
A Taste of Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc #DCVSauvBlanc
Last month, I was invited to participate in a virtual wine tasting on Twitter featuring three premium Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Creek Valley. The tasting featured winemakers Tim Bell of Dry Creek Vineyard, Emmett Reed of Gustafson Family Vineyards, and Ed Sbragia of Sbragia Family Vineyards. It was moderated by Michelle McCue, president of McCue Communications I…
Saké 101 and SakéOne Tastings
Last month I had the pleasure of participating in a virtual tasting (a group of tasters, tasting the same beverages, interact with a host and one another) hosted by SakéOne. SakéOne is an importer of Japan’s finest saké as well as America’s premium saké company. For more than a decade, SakéOne has been crafting junmai ginjo…
#ChardDay Comparo – Four Chardonnays;One Winner!
What better way to celebrate the third annual #ChardDay than tasting Chardonnay from Australia, California, and Washington with friends!
Sensational #Syrah Day Tasting
Sensational #Syrah Day Tasting @ JC Cellars