Month: June 2018

• Looking for a Serious Sauvignon Blanc? Napa Valley is the Answer!

  

  In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is king, and rightly so, consumers demand it and will pay a premium for it. But Cabernet is not the only Sauvignon grown in the valley. Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a serious wine that is not to be ignored.

  Michelle Williams

  June 26, 2018

  California, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Winetasting

  2015 Gamble Family Vineyards Heart Block Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2015 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2015 Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc Reserve To Kalon Vineyards Napa Valley USA, 2016 Cornerstone Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2016 Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2017 Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2017 Cliff Lede Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2017 Ehler’s Estate Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2017 Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, 2017 Silver Trident Winery Symphony No 9 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley USA, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, summer, wine, wine and food pairings, wine review, wine tasting, Wine Writer’s Educational Tour

• Getting Dirty with Alsace Riesling

  

  Visitng Alsace has been on my bucket list for years. I have researched and written many articles on the region and the wines. From a book perspective I know Alsace. However, I have never been to Alsace – until now. I returned last night from a wonderful week in Alsace.

  Michelle Williams

  June 16, 2018

  #Winophiles, Alsace, Food, France, French Winophiles, Music, Riesling, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #AlsaceRocks, #drinkalsace, #Winophiles, 2012 Joseph Cattin Pur de Roche Riesling Alsace France, 2014 Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling Grand Cru Kastelberg Alsace France, 2015 François Baur Brand Grand Cru Clos de la Treille Riesling Alsace France, 2016 Domaine Schoffit Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St Theobald Alsace France, Alsace, Alsace Riesling, biodynamic, French Winophiles, Grand Cru Vineyards, Riesling, Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter, sustainability, wine, Wine and War, wine review, World War II

• A VINTAGE SUCCESS STORY (TO EVERYONE’S SURPRISE)

  

  Throughout my global wine travels, the winegrowers I meet offer a unified message: Climate, as expressed through weather, is changing, and chaotic weather patterns are making vintages more difficult and unpredictable.

  Michelle Williams

  June 11, 2018

  Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, French Wine, Merlot, Snooth, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2016 vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, French Wine, Merlot, Millesima, Panorama En Primeur, Snooth, wine, wine review, wine travel

• Around The World With Thirteen Rosés

  

  The mercury is on the rise – rosé season has begun. Although I am a proponent of year round rosé enjoyment, I realize a chilled rosé is a perfect accompaniment to summer. Its crisp, refreshing nature is a great way to keep cool, pairs well with summer cuisine, and is fun to drink.

  Michelle Williams

  June 8, 2018

  Rose, Wine, wine review

  #NationalRoséDay, #RoséDay, #roseallday, #thinkpink, 2015 Chateau Lestrille Amelia Rosé Bordeaux France, 2016 Vivanco Rosé DOCa Rioja Spain, 2017 Beronia Rosé DOCa Rioja Spain, 2017 Casillero del Diablo Rosé Reserva Chile, 2017 Chateau de Campuget Tradition Rosé Costières de Nîmes Rhône France, 2017 Chateau Ferry Lacombe Haedus Rosé Provence France, 2017 Ferraton Père & Fils Samorëns Rosé Côtes du Rhône France, 2017 La Tour Melas Idylle Rosé Achinos Greece, 2017 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut “Les Vignes” Rosé IGP Pays d’Oc France, 2017 Moratis Estate Rosé Paros Greece, 2017 Paul Mas Côté Mas Aurore Rosé Languedoc France, 2018 Domaine Bousquet Rosé Uco Valley Argentina, NV Bruno Paillard Rosé Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne France, wine, wine review, wine tasting

• R.O.S.É. IN THE U.S.A.

  

  A few years ago it was believed the rosé craze was a trend. It appears now it’s here to stay. Thinking pink is serious, wineries around the world have embraced rose as part of their portfolio. It is also fun, pouring a refreshing glass of pink wine makes me smile because I know my mouth […]

  Michelle Williams

  June 6, 2018

  Rose, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #NationalRoséDay, #Rosédallday, #RoséDay, #thinkpink, #yeswayrose, 2016 Hat Ranch Winery Dry Rosé Snake River Valley Idaho USA, 2016 Portlandia Pinot Noir Rosé Shepards Valley Vineyard Willamette Valley USA, 2017 Aridus Wine Company Rosé Arizona USA, 2017 Balletto Rose of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Sonoma USA, 2017 Castello di Amorosa Rosato di Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Morning Dew Ranch Rosé Wine USA, 2017 Cline Cellars Cashmere Rosé California USA, 2017 Left Coast Cellars Rosé Willamette Valley Oregon USA, 2017 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County USA, 2017 Silver Trident Winery Apollo’s Folly Rosé Napa Valley California USA, Made in America Rosé, summer, summer rosé, wine, wine review, wine tasting

• Keeping Cool with Paso Robles Wine

  

  I enjoy the big red wines of Paso Robles. They are delicious and pair so well with my favorite summer foods: barbecue, steak, and hamburgers. But did you know there is a lighter side to Paso Robles? This region known for its warm climate and red wines produces some elegant whites from Mediterranean varieties. Not […]

  Michelle Williams

  June 4, 2018

  California, Paso Robles, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #NationalRoséDay, #Rosédallday, #RoséDay, 2017 Booker Wines Pink Paso Robles USA, 2017 Chronic Cellars Pink Pedals Rosé Paso Robles USA, 2017 Hearst Ranch Winery ‘Julia’ Rosé Wine Paso Robles USA, 2017 J Dusi Pinot Grigio Paso Robles USA, 2017 Opolo Vineyards Roussanne Paso Robles USA, 2017 Pomard Junction Vineyard and Winery Sidetrack White Blend Paso Robles USA, Paso Robles, Rose, white wine, wine, wine review