Wine of the Week; 2012 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut Rosé

Each week, I highlight a wine that truly captivates me—whether for its distinct character, fascinating story, or sheer pleasure in the glass. This week, the 2012 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut Rosé takes the spotlight. This wine delivers the unique experience of drinking mature sparkling wine, where time has added complexity, revealing savory notes, a softer mousse, and…

Wine Tasting Along the Anderson Valley Wine Trail – Day 1

My wife and I took and overnight to trip to Anderson Valley last month.  It’s been several years since we’d been, but our last trip there was a real pleasure and we’ve been looking forward to returning.   “The Anderson Valley is located in the rolling hills of the coastal region of Mendocino County…Known for our…

T.G.I.F. Bubbly; 2003 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut

This week’s sparkler is produced by Roederer Estate, owned by Louis Roederer Champagne, which is renowned for producing the luxury Champagne Cristal. Besides various holdings in France, the Roederer group also includes Scharffenberger Cellars, another sparkling wine house in Anderson Valley. The California operation is located in Anderson Valley, north of the Napa Valley.  While Anderson Valley may not have…

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…NV Roederer Estate Brut

This week’s sparkler is produced by Roederer Estate, owned by Louis Roederer Champagne, which is renowned for producing the luxury Champagne Cristal.  The California operation is located in Anderson Valley, north of the Napa Valley.  My last visit to Anderson Valley was a few years ago.  I really enjoyed it.  It doesn’t have cachet of Napa, or…