…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,…
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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 Producers who do not make sustainability a core part of their business model will become progressively outdated, side-lined by consumers and, possibly, through new international policies.”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…
Dreaming of Sicily With A Graci Rosato #ItalianFWT
Maybe you saw it. There was an article in Forbes stating that Sicily is planning to discount half the price of plane tickets and pay for one of every three nights in hotels in a €50 million scheme to revive its battered tourism industry. This was 6 weeks or so into California’s Shelter-In-Place order, and quarantine…
Why Lugana Should Be In Your Glass And On Your Italian Travel Itinerary
Last month I participated in the #Winestudio Lugana program. While the theme was primarily focused on “One Grape, Five Wine Styles”, we were also introduced to the “Lugana Lifestyle”. More on that later. I’m love trying new-to-me grape varieties and wine regions. That’s what inspired me to try a wine called “Lugana” I saw on a…
Getting To Know The Wines of Moldova #WinePW
This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers is making a virtual trip to the Republic of Moldova. Our host is Jeff of FoodWineClick who made an actual press trip to Moldova last year. Check out this very informative post entitled “Could Moldova Be Your Next Wine Destination” for more about his experience. About…