Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, compelling backstory, or the simple joy it brings in the glass. This week’s feature, the 2014 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V., delivers all of that and more. It’s not just a remarkable tasting experience—it’s a taste of history, rooted in…
Author: Martin D. Redmond
Wine of the Week; 2016 Smith-Madrone Riesling
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or the sheer delight it brings to the glass. This week’s feature: the 2016 Smith-Madrone Riesling, a wine that stands apart for all the right reasons. In a region famed for bold Cabernet and opulent Chardonnay, this mountain-grown Riesling is…
Wine of the Week; 2024 Massican Pinot Grigio
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick comes from a new-to-me producer I first discovered just last year: Massican Wines. After being thoroughly impressed with that first taste, I didn’t hesitate to order…
Wine of the Week; 2020 Baxter Pinot Noir Run Dog Vineyard
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is all three: the 2020 Baxter Pinot Noir Run Dog Vineyard, is a pure, vibrant expression of an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. It’s a bottle that…
Beyond the Usual: Discovering Teran from Slovenia’s Coastal Karst #WorldWineTravel
One of the things I love most about wine is its ability to preserve memories—bottled reminders of time and place, waiting to be uncorked. That was certainly the case when I recently rediscovered a bottle of 2018 Boris Lisjak Izbrani Teran, tucked away in our wine stash. We brought it back from a trip to…
Pinot, Memories, and Dry Creek Charm: A Taste of Papapietro Perry
One of the things I love most about wine is its power to unlock memories with a single sip. That’s exactly what happened when I opened the sample bottles of Papapietro Perry’s 2021 Pinot Noirs. Suddenly, I was transported back to our cherished Passport to Dry Creek weekends—an annual tradition shared with friends for many…
Wine of the Week; 2023 Matthiasson Vermentino Cressida Vineyard
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether for its unique personality, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is all three: the 2023 Matthiasson Vermentino from the Cressida Vineyard, a vibrant expression of a lesser-known grape that deserves more attention. Matthiasson Wines Based in…
Wine of the Week; Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Black Label
Each week, I love spotlighting a wine that truly stands out—whether it’s for its singular character, captivating backstory, or the sheer joy it delivers in the glass. This week’s pick is a true crowd-pleaser: the Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Black Label. This sparkling wine is the best kind of overachiever: polished, impressive, yet never too serious….
Rooted in Responsibility: Valdemar’s Commitment to Sustainability from Rioja to Washington
Each year, Earth Day invites us to pause and reflect on our relationship with the planet—and how we might become better stewards of it. For me, that reflection took on new meaning during the height of the pandemic, when I tuned into a series of Jackson Family Wines’ masterclasses titled #RootedforGood: Fostering a Sustainable Future…
Wine of the Week; Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick: the Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley. This bottle is a staple in our home—dependable, elegant, and remarkably well-priced for the quality it delivers. It’s the kind of…