…it’s clear to me that Rasteau offers vibrant, well-structured, high QPR wines… This month the French Winophiles (#Winophiles) group of bloggers is making a virtual visit to the Southern Rhône region of France to explore Rasteau. I was delighted to see the invitation to participate in this sponsored event. That’s because, before now, I’d only…
Tag: Rhone
A Taste of The House of Chapoutier #Winophiles
This month the French Winophiles are roaming the Rhône Valley! We received three sample wines from the venerable House of Chapoutier from three different regions of the Rhône Valley – Crozes Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Luberon. Overview of the Rhône Valley The Rhône Valley is a key wine-producing region in the southeast of France. It follows the north–south course of…
Lodi Chronicles – Get Your Rhone on in Lodi Wine Country
As you may know if you follow this blog, I’ve been contributing to Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau blog. Visit Lodi is the official travel website for Lodi, California. From time to time I share blog posts I’ve written for Visit Lodi here. I recently wrote a piece for Visit Lodi that featured 10 Rhone varietal…
A Taste of Gigondas and Vacqueyras #Winophiles
Wine, like traveling, is relative I suppose. Here’s what I mean. Have you ever completed one of those online Facebook questionnaires that is supposed to tell you how well-traveled you are? I have. Just when I think you’ve done more than your fair share of travel, you realize there are so many more places you…
The Best of California Grenache: 2013 San Francisco Family Winemakers Tasting
I attended the 23nd annual Family Winemakers of California tasting, held in San Francisco August 17th and 18th. The tasting was open to both trade/media and the public on Saturday, and was trade/media only on Sunday. The event was held at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco. The Family Winemakers of California…
Lompoc Wine Ghetto;Central Coast Wine Touring-Day 2
A Day in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto!
Paso Robles-Central Coast Wine Touring-Day 1
Recap of Day 1 of a three-day wine tasting trip to the Central Coast of California. Day 1 – Paso Robles!
Wine Of The Week – 2008 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Estate Blanc
My wine of the week for April 14-April 20 is the 2008 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Estate Blanc. The Winery Edward Sellers is an eponymous artisan winery producing small lots of Rhone varietal wines, from their 30-acre vineyard in Paso Robles. Ed, who is an entrepreneur, sailor, and pilot, and his wife “discovered” Paso Robles in 2003,…
Wine Of The Week – 2005 Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch
My wine of the week for April 7-April 13 is the 2005 Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch. The Winery Rosenblum Cellars is an urban winery in Alameda, CA. It was founded by Kent Rosenblum, a veterinarian in 1978. In 2008 it was sold to beverage giant Diageo. Rosenblum made their reputation making premium Zinfandel, but they also…
2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting Recap
Recap of 2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting – Sunday, March 25th, 2012