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…

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…

Wines of the Week; 2020 Caprio Cellars Eleanor and Santinella

What a splendid introduction to an estate Walla Walla winery! It’s always fun for me to learn about new-to-me wineries, particularly if it’s based in a region I have yet to visit. Such is the case with Caprio Cellars, a Walla Walla winery that specializes in Bordeaux varietal wines sourced from estate-grown grapes inspired by…

A Taste of Iris Vineyards

These are delicious, high QPR wines showing ripe fresh fruit flavors buoyed with shimmering acidity and modest alcohol. I’m wrapping up Oregon Wine Month with Iris Vineyards, a new-to-me winery that, for me, is a microcosm of the wines that the Willamette Valley in Oregon are most renown for and does best; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,…