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 Carol Shelton Wines Pinot Noir Larson Vineyard Carneros. The wine is produced by Carol Shelton’s eponymous winery – a self-described…
Rut-Busting Wines For New Cooking Adventures #SundaySupper
Admit it. You’re in a wine rut. Regardless of whether you enjoy wine with a meal, as a cocktail, or both, you don’t stray too far off the beaten path. You cling to your handful of favorites like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel or Moscato. Do you know there are over 10,000 varieties of…
Wine of the Week: Tablas Creek Cote de Tablas
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 Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone…
#WineWednesday Review: Gary Farrell Russian River Selection
Winemaker Gary Farrell founded his eponymous brand in 1982 after working Russian River Valley vintners such as Davis Bynum, Joe Rochioli, Tom Dehlinger and Robert Stemmler. He along with the aforementioned gentlemen pioneered world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced from newly recognized (1983) Russian River Valley AVA. With Farrell’s experience, talent and drive, the winery was…
How I Lost My Chablis Virginity!
Late last year (I’m invoking the tried and true cliché; ‘better late than never”;-) I had the pleasure of attending a lunch hosted by the Pure Chablis, at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants, Boulevard. The Pure Chablis folks were touring the U.S. evangelizing the virtues of Chablis (pronounced Sha-blee). My own experience with Chablis? None!…
Wine of the Week and Great QPR: 2010 Teso La Monja Romanico
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 Teso La Monja “Romanico” Winery Bodega Teso La Monja was founded in 2009 by the Eguren family, who sold their very…
Wines To Pair With #SundaySupper Movie-Inspired Recipes
When I saw this week’s #SundaySupper theme, it didn’t take me long to decide which movie I would pick. Sideways! The best wine-theme movie I’ve ever seen. There are three things I’ll always remember about the movie… First, the line most people remember from the movie is… No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I…
Tasted – A Winning Trio From Smith Madrone Vineyards
Smith Madrone Vineyards, a family run, estate-bottled winery located in St. Helena, California was founded in 1971 by brothers Stuart and Charles Smith who are the Managing Partner/Vineyard Manager, and Winemaker respectively. The name of the winery is a tribute to the Smith brothers and the predominant tree on the ranch. The Madrone is an evergreen…
Superb Rioja Tasting…And Talking To God!
Last month I attend one of the best tastings I’ve ever been to. And certainly the tasting with the highest “return on investment”..ever! The tasting was held at K&L Wine Merchants in Redwood City. It was billed as a Special Rioja Tasting featuring a Cune & Contino Library Tasting with Winemaker Jesús Madrazo. The following point…
Wine of the Week: 2008 L’Aventure Côte à Côte
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 2008 L’Aventure Côte à Côte. Winery L’Aventure Winery is located in Paso Robles, CA. Stephan Asseo is the owner and winemaker. He…