As a wine enthusiast, I embarked on my journey into the world of wine many years ago. Surprisingly, I found myself drawn to the wines of Spain over France, with the wines of Rioja being my particular favorite. Not only did they offer a higher quality-to-price ratio, but they were also more accessible and reasonably…
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Wines of the Week; 2019 Ultimate Cabernet Ultimate Red and 2018 Audax from Calla Lily Estate
“Pope Valley is a hidden gem in Napa Valley”… Cary Gott, Winemaker This week’s Wines of the Week features two alluring and delicious wines from Calla Lily Estate, a small, artisanal producer of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. About Calla Lily Estate In 2013, Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs Anthony Fung and Andy Chui sought the expertise…
Wine of the Week: Champagne Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs” Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs
…it’s no wonder that Agrapart & Fil is a benchmark in grower-producer Champagne! I tend to indulge in sparkling wines more often than most. Rather than reserving them for fairly rare annual celebrations, I enjoy them as a regular treat. However, I do make exceptions on occasion. This week, for example, I saved my Wine…
Wine of the Week: Soleras Del Pacifico Flor of Evangelho Palomino Fino
Soleras del Pacífico seeks to learn how this variety, made to its full potential through the techniques of the Iberian Peninsula, expresses itself in California. Jake Neustadt I have enjoyed being a devoted lover of Sherry for many years. One aspect of the Sherry region that has always fascinated me is its distinct terroir. A remarkable facet…
Wine of the Week; 2019 Two Shepherds Blanc de Cinsault Ancient Vine Bechtold Vineyard
This week, I had the pleasure of sharing a post on my Instagram page for #OldVineDay, where I showcased this remarkable wine. However, due to the limited character count, I couldn’t provide all the details about the magical Bechtold Vineyard in Lodi. So, I am excited to share more information about this vineyard, along with…
2017 Can Descregut Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva + Spanish Inspired Appetizers! #WinePW
I found myself gravitating toward and trying wines from producers who jumped off the DO Cava ship… This month the Wine Pairing Weekend bloggers will be exploring Spain’s famous sparkling wine – Cava! The origins of Cava lie in the winemaking area of Penedés, the most important viticultural area within the larger Catalonia D.O. The…
Exploring Chilean Coastal Wines; #WorldWineTravel Preview
This month I am hosting the World Wine Travel (#WorldWineTravel) writers as we explore Chilean Coastal Wines. You may read my invitation here. All our posts will be live between Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th. We will be gathering for a live Twitter chat on Saturday, June 24th at 8am Pacific time. Follow…
2017 Louis-Antoine Luyt ‘Cuveé Benoit’ + Maple-Chipotle Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon #WorldWineTravel
The #WorldWineTravel crew is exploring South American wines in 2023. So far, we’ve celebrated the Foods And Wines of Chile, looked Beyond Malbec from Mendoza(Argentina), Wines of Uruguay, and Organic Wines of Chile. This month, we’ll be exploring Chilean Coastal wines from Chile’s Coastal (a.k.a. “Costa”) regions. Note that Costa is not a delimited geographical DO; but flexible designations, based…
You’re Invited! Exploring Chilean Coastal Wines
The #WorldWineTravel crew is exploring South American wines in 2023. So far, we’ve celebrated the Foods And Wines of Chile, looked Beyond Malbec from Mendoza(Argentina), Wines of Uruguay, and Organic Wines of Chile. This month, we’ll be exploring Chilean Coastal wines from Chile’s Coastal (a.k.a. “Costa”) regions. Note that Costa is not a delimited geographical…
Franco-American Wine and Cheese Pairings That Span The Globe #WinePW
The them for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend crew is “Pairing Wine and Cheese”. Here’s a link to our host Cam’s invitation post When it was time for me to start my “research” for this post, we happened to have some Cypress Grove Fog Light Goat Cheese in the fridge. I don’t know about you,…