About Ridge Vineyards This is an elegant, exceptional and very memorable Merlot.. Ridge Vineyards is an iconic California winery that has long been benchmark for world class wine. They are best known for producing a single-vineyard, premium, Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (“Monte Bello”), Zinfandels, and Chardonnay. Ridge has two estates – Monte Bello, located in…
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A Joyful #MerlotMe With Duckhorn Vineyards #WinePW
Think Napa Valley for a weekend wine, and the Decoy Sonoma for a weekday wine! Either way, Duckhorn has got you covered! October is International Merlot Month! Merlot Month unites passionate wine lovers in a worldwide movement to celebrate the world’s second-most planted grape. This year makes the 6th anniversary of our Wine Pairing Weekend group’s collaboration…
Wine of the Day: 2018 Sosie Roussanne “First Things First” Vivio Vineyard
This alluring sparkling wine makes a great aperitif …but don’t stop there. Pair with grilled fish, seafood Paella, or seafood/chicken/pork in cream sauce. Established in 2017, Sosie Wines is a relatively newcomer to the Sonoma County wine scene. Owners Scott MacFiggen, and his wife Regina Bustamante traveled to France many times over the years and…
Wine Of The Day: 2019 Groth Vineyards and Winery Estate White
…this distinguished wine’s lively acidity, texture, weight and food friendly character make it a great four season white wine… In 1994, the Groth family replanted the Eastern side of their Oakville vineyard from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, recognizing the potential of the clay soils there to produce white wines of great texture,…
A Meatless #MerlotMe Redux#WinePW
Merlot with its approachable fruit flavors, moderate tannins, sensual texture, balanced acidity, diversity of styles has become one of my go-to red wines because of its versatility at the table!
Alentejo On My Mind; Part 2 – Exploring The Wines of Alentejo
Getting to know a wine region is a bit like getting to know a person. Time is an ally. Over the last year or so, I’ve had several opportunities to get to know the wines of Alentejo by means of educational and sample programs. The most recent educational program was focused on Alentejo’s award-winning sustainability…
Alentejo On My Mind; Part 1-Sustainability
“Sustainability is the new paradigm of the 21st century. Producers who do not make sustainability a core part of their business model will become progressively outdated, side-lined by consumers and, possibly, through new international policies.” João Barroso, Sustainability Coordinator, Wines of Alentejo Over the past year or so, I’ve participated in a few educational, and…
A Taste of Gary Farrell Russian River Pinots for International #PinotNoirDay
The common thread in all these wines was their harmonious character featuring a seamless melding of ample fruit, buoyed by bright acidity and polished tannins. And all were beautifully accented with very appealing savory notes that make Pinot Noir such a treat! Winemaker Gary Farrell founded his eponymous brand in 1982 after working with Russian River Valley…
Getting “Au Naturel” with Damien and Didier Richou ‘Les D en Bulles’ Méthode Ancestrale #Winophiles
This month the French Winophiles are taking a virtual summer escape to the Loire Valley. Jill of L’Occasion with be hosting the event ( (Check out her invitation post here.) About the Loire Valley The Loire Valley, two hours southwest of Paris is known as “the Garden of France” due its abundance of fertile farmland that…
Pairing Maria Papoila Vinho Verde with Summer Pizza #WinePW
Lead by our host Cindy Rynning of Grape Experiences, this month the Wine Pairing Weekend bloggers are exploring the Portuguese wine region of Vinho Verde (pronounced vee-nyo-vaird). About Vinho Verde Vinho Verde is located in the cooly, rainy northwestern province of Minho. Its climate, affected by mountain ranges, valley and rivers, along with its mostly…