It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 A Donkey and Goat Grenache Gris Isabel’s Cuvée. The Winery Donkey and Goat Winery is a family owned and operated urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The winery is owned by Jared…
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Wine of the Week: 2010 Carlisle Sonoma Valley “Monte Rosso” Zinfandel
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 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard. Winery Carlisle Winery & Vineyards is a small Sonoma County based winery based in Santa Rosa….
La Rochelle Winemaker Dinner – Wine and Food Euphoria!
I recently had the pleasure of attending a La Rochelle Winery (of the Steven Kent Portfolio) Winemaker Dinner. Called “Grand Cru Collection Pairing”, it featured the cuisine of Chef Neil Marquis, wines from the “Grand Cru” collection, and the Winemaking Insight of Steven Kent Mirassou. I was inspired to go to the dinner after doing…
Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week: 2012 Quivira Grenache Rosé
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Quivira Grenache Rosé Dry Creek Valley. The Winery Quivira Vineyards and Winery, located in Healdsburg, CA specializes in Zinfandel, Sauvignon, and Rhône varietals. The Quivira estate is composed of four distinct vineyards…
Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week; 2012 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare. The Winery Bonny Doon Vineyard, located in Santa Cruz, CA was established in 1983 by the inimitable Randall Grahm, a man of many interests, not…
Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week; 2012 Campovida Rosé di Grenache
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Campovida Rosé di Grenache. The Winery Campovida is a family owned and operated certified organic farm and working vineyard located in Hopland, California in Mendocino County. It’s a unique place…
Wine of the Week: Vía Cellars Tocai Friulano Fox Hill Vineyard
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 2012 Vía Cellars Tocai Friulano Fox Hill Vineyard. The Winery Vía Cellars is a project between Sebastian Donoso, who is also the…
Wine of the Week: 2012 Donkey and Goat Lily’s Cuvée Sparkling Chardonnay
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 2012 Donkey and Goat Lily’s Cuvée Sparkling Chardonnay. Winery Donkey and Goat Winery is a family owned and operated urban winery…
Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week; 2012 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines. It is a partnership between Robert Haas, and…
Wines of Chile Smackdown – 8 Chilean Reds Blind Tasted!
The theme for the most recent gathering of the Pacific Point Wine Club (“PPWTC” was “Wines of Chile”. The PPWTC is entering its third year, and going strong. Initially we met every couple of months, but based on popular demand, we now meet every 6 weeks or so. It’s been so gratifying to see folks…