Each week, I feature a wine that leaves a lasting impression—sometimes for its distinctive character, sometimes for its story. But every now and then, it’s the sheer joy a wine brings that makes it impossible to ignore.The 2024 Sandlands Mourvèdre Rosé is one of those wines.Sourced from organically farmed, head-trained, dry-farmed vines planted in 1922,…
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Wine of the Week; 2024 Sandlands Kirschenbloom
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, compelling backstory, or the simple joy it brings in the glass. This week’s feature, the 2024 Sandlands Kirschenbloom , delivers on all three counts and then some! A Winemaker’s Curiosity, a Shared Table, and the Spark of Inspiration What has always impressed me…
Wine of the Week: 2021 Heinrich Mayr Südtirol Kretzer
Each week, I highlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its distinctive character, compelling story, or sheer drinking pleasure. This week’s standout: the 2021 Heinrich Mayr Südtirol Kretzer. My discovery of this wine was serendipitous. During a recent webinar with Cantina Bozen, a question arose about rosé from Südtirol, the alpine wine region of…
Wine of the Week; 2023 Tablas Creek Dianthus
Each week, I spotlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its unique personality, compelling story, or the pure pleasure it brings to the glass. This week, that honor goes to the 2023 Tablas Creek Dianthus, a serious and gastronomic rosé that effortlessly commands attention and leaves a lasting impression. Tablas Creek Vineyards Tablas Creek Vineyard…
Two Moreish Monte Velho Wines From Esporão
An alluring $50 bottle of wine is not hard to find. On the other hand, alluring everyday wines under $15 are much more challenging to find. Please allow me to help you with that! I recently sampled two delicious, refreshing, food friendly wines imbued with personality well beyond their price point. On top of that…
Wine of the Week: 2020 Prima Materia Barbera & Aglianico Rosé
As a wine enthusiast, it’s fun to share my interest in unfamiliar, unsung wine regions and/or grape varieties. My Wine of the Week, the 2020 Prima Materia Rosé checks both of those boxes. About Lake County AVA Lake County is located in Calfornia’s larger North Coast AVA, just north of Napa and Sonoma counties and to the east of Mendocino County. Clear…
Wine of the Day: 2017 Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns
An elegant, dry classically style Rhone Rose that delivers high QPR! Sourced from biodynamically grown grapes from vineyards are situated on the right bank of the Rhône. with alluvial soils: limestone, sand, pebbles and clay Color – Pale pink red Aromas – Cherries, strawberries, dried roses, and dried herbs with a hint of white peaches Body…
Wine Of The Day: 2017 Scheid Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé
…it’s dry, crisp, refreshing and versatile at the table while offering wonderful quality for the price! The wine is a blend of 95% Pinot Noir, 5% Syrah from four of Scheid’s estate vineyards –Mesa del Rio, Riverview, San Lucas and Viento – situated in the cool climate region of California’s renowned Monterey County. The grapes were destemmed, lightly…
Lodi Chronicles; Lodi, California Rosé: Summertime In A Glass
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 the blog posts I’ve written for Visit Lodi here. My latest piece written for Visit Lodi is entitled Lodi, California Rosé:…
Arizona Rising: A Taste of Aridus Wine Company
My wife and I visited Arizona a couple of years ago for her birthday. We visited the Grand Canyon (it was her first time!), went hiking in Sedona, and of course did some wine tasting. I came away from the wine tasting experience so impressed with the quality of wines in Arizona, that it was my…