A friend of mine, who adores sparkling wine, especially Prosecco, IM’d me last week. The message said “Martin go get yourself 2 bottles of Costco brand prosecco…….it will blow your mind for the price….I was just shocked”. He drinks a lot of Prosecco. That’s high praise. Since my wife and I were hosting a wine…
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#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Bedrock “Ode to Lulu” Rosé
Rosé is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Bedrock Wine Company “Ode to Lulu”…
A Taste of Casey Flat Ranch
One of the things I enjoy most about writing this wine blog is that I get a chance to discover exciting wines, and/or a wine tasting regions. I had a chance to discover both exciting wines and an exciting wine region when I invited by Charles Communications Associates to participate in an online tasting of the latest spring…
Wine of the Week: 2011 Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne Blanc
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine of the Week is the 2011 Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne Blanc. The Winery Domaine Matrot is one of the oldest estate-bottlers in Burgundy. It has been distributed in…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah Rosé
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Charles & Charles Syrah…
A Taste of Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa is one of Napa Valley’s top “destination” wineries. What makes it unique is that it’s both an authentic 13th Century castle and a winery. The Castello (Castle in Italian) was the brainchild of Dario Sattui, a fourth generation winemaker. Armed with his vault of medieval architectural renderings and another passionate dream, Sattui purchased…
Wine of the Week: 2013 Campovida Viognier Campo Dos Robles
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine of the Week is the 2013 Campovida Viognier Campo di Robles. The Winery Campovida is a family owned and operated certified organic farm and working vineyard located…
Taste of Place – Lodi Native Tasting
Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World”, is a region on the rise. It’s been perceived as a region primarily known for producing “fruit bomb” style Zinfandel, and being a source of grapes used in producing value wines. But Lodi is much more than that. It’s the home of thousands of acres of old…
Best Wines For Easter/Passover Feast #SundaySupper
For this week’s #SundaySupper we celebrate the traditional spring feasts of Easter and Passover. And what’s a feast without some good wine? Wine has always figured prominently in many religions, including Communion in the Christian faith, and the Passover Seder. The two main dishes served for Easter are ham and lamb. Both pair quite well…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2012 Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel Rosé
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Prieuré de…