Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or the sheer delight it brings to the glass. This week’s feature is the 2018 Smith-Madrone Riesling, a wine that exemplifies the rare and exceptional. In a region celebrated for bold reds and opulent Chardonnays, this Riesling is a delightful surprise, showcasing…
Tag: Riesling
Discovering the Finger Lakes: A Taste of Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
The Finger Lakes region has steadily gained national attention for its world-class wines, and I am thrilled to share my first exploration of this vibrant wine destination. Receiving samples from Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, a cornerstone of American viticulture, feels like an invitation to delve into a legacy that shaped the region’s success. Dr. Konstantin…
Pewsey Vale – Eden Valley’s Original Riesling Monopole #WorldWineTravel
South Australia is the historic heart of Australian wine, home to some of the most famous regions, best-known wineries and oldest vines in the country. Australian Wine.com This month the World Wine Travel group of bloggers, who explore the world virtually through wine, virtually travels to South Australia as part of our 2022 exploration of…
Wine Of The Day: 2014 Smith-Madrone Riesling
This impeccably balanced Riesling is among the best I’ve had! This wine is crafted from 100% estate fruit from 42 year-old vines at 1,800 ft elevation. The dry-farmed vines are planted on very steep slopes (up to 35%), thereby honoring the international tradition of Riesling which thrives on steep hillsides. My tasting notes follow: Color – Very…
Wine of the Day: 2015 St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weiss Wiltinger Alte Reben Riesling
…On the palate it leans toward medium-bodied, and off-dry with mouth-watering acidity. It’s impeccably balanced with peach, key lime, apricot, honey and a hint of lemongrass Grapes for this wine were sourced from the “Alte Reben”, a special 22-acre parcel of very old vines (“Alte Reben” in German that are part of the Schlangengraben…
Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about Global Street Food. You know – that ready-to-eat food served up at mobile street carts, food trucks, movable market stalls, and food parks. One of the things I love about living in the San Francisco Bay Area is its diversity. It’s a (mostly) delightful, if sometimes quirky mash-up of…
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…
Wine of the Week – Bedrock Wine Co Heritage Compagni Portis
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 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Compagni Portis The Winery Bedrock Wine Co. is an “itsy-bitsy winery making wine in a converted…
Wine Pairings for Home for the Holidays #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme “Home for the Holidays”, and is all about holiday traditions. Americans are such a diverse people. As such, we have diverse holiday traditions that reflect our multitude of heritages. I prefer to focus on the common threads that run through the our diverse national fabric. Among those common threads are family…
Beat The Heat #SundaySupper – Hot Wine Pairings for “Cool” Food
Wine pairing recommendations for Beat The Heat #SundaySupper