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…
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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…
Wine of the Week: 2021 Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard
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 2021 Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris from the Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. I first tasted Jolie-Laide’s Trousseau Gris at the Seven % Solution tasting…
Wine of the Week: 2023 Yorba Greco di Oro Shake Ridge Vineyard
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 is a golden gem: the 2023 Yorba Greco di Oro from Shake Ridge Vineyard. This is a wine that tells a story of reinvention—of how a family…
Wine of the Week; 2022 Enfield Wine Co. Chardonnay Brosseau Vineyard
Each week, I highlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or sheer drinking pleasure. This week’s standout: the 2022 Enfield Wine Co. Chardonnay Brousseau Vineyard. This week’s pick is especially exciting because I’m a huge fan of Enfield Wine Co.’s Chardonnays. They’re always fresh, beautifully textured, and bursting with…
From the Dolomites to Your Glass: Tasting 4 Alpine Reds and a Refreshing Kretzer #ItalianFWT
This month the Italian Food Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group is diving into Italian reds and whites—or in my case, a rosato! Our exploration is hosted Cam of Culinary Cam, and you can find her invitation post here. Recently, I had the chance to join a fascinating webinar introducing Kellerei Bozen, a prominent cooperative winery…
Wine of the Week: 2021 Heinrich Mayr Südtirol Kretzer
Each week, I highlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or sheer drinking pleasure. This week’s standout: the 2021 Heinrich Mayr Südtirol Kretzer. My discovery of this wine was serendipitous. During a recent webinar with Cantina Bozen, a question arose about rosé from Südtirol, the alpine wine region of…
Wine of the Week: 2019 Copain Cabernet Franc Taylor Peak
Each week, I highlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or sheer drinking pleasure. This week’s standout: the 2019 Copain Cabernet Franc Taylor Peak. A captivating expression of cool-climate Cab Franc, it strikes a perfect balance between elegance and rustic charm. Inspired by the soulful wines of the…