Category: wine review
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Snooth Article: A Sicilian Wine Renaissance
In September I had the pleasure of traveling back to Sicily. This time instead of just a few days, I spent a glorious week on the island taking a deep dive into their wine, food, and culture. It was magical. I almost forgot I was working. Sicily is a fascinating place. Independent. Friendly. Diverse. Please…
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The Daily Meal Article: Carmenère: A Look at Chile’s Signature Grape
As Thanksgiving fast approaches our focus is on preparation. Some are prepping the meal today to make tomorrow as stress free as possible. Others are prepping to be around challenging family members (you know we all have them). While we welcome Thanksgiving to count our blessings and give thanks for our lives, I want to…
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The Daily Meal Article: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Requires Oregon Wine
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. It is a day that centers around possibly the most important meal of the year. It is also a complicated meal featuring a wide variety of textures, spices, and flavors. A daunting meal to prepare, much less pair with wine. Some try to go the dangerous one wine route. I…
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Exploring Cru Beaujolais with #Winophiles
November means Beaujolais. For many when hearing Beaujolais the mind immediately thinks Beaujolais Nouveau. Did you know there are actually three different styles of Beaujolias? Nouveau is released with much fanfare across the globe. It is a fun wine meant to be opened upon purchased and consumed. Beaujolais Villages are offer slightly more depth and…
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An Exercise in Terroir with Lodi Native Zinfandel
A few months back I was contacted by Randy Caparoso of the Lodi Wine Commission and asked to share my Lodi Wine “ah-ha” moment. That moment began in July 2015, when I was sent my first samples of Lodi wines. The wines I received was the second vintage of the Lodi Native project. At that…
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Getting Ready for #NationalZinfandelDay with Artezin Zinfandel
“The vision behind Artezin is to honor the art of making Zinfandel from old vine plantings and to work with family-owned farms throughout Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.”
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Prepping for #NationalZinfandelDay
The wine lovers calendar is filled with national or international days celebrating a specific grape or wine. I am not sure why these days exist, but in a world filled with so many wonderful wines I appreciate these days reminding me to enjoy a wide variety of wines. So with this in mind, I’d like…
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Exploring Monterey County with District 7 Wines
“Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream.” ~ John Steinbeck, Cannery Row Monterey, California remains a memory of my youth. Memories of tasting my first artichoke, exploring Cannery Row, and visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium are etched…
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2015 The Velvet Devil Merlot for #InternationalMerlotDay
“The Velvet Devil drinks like wearing a warm crushed red velvet robe on a cold winter’s night, sipping cognac by the fire while smoking a favorite cigar.”
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Bordeaux: Making Life Sweet
When thinking Bordeaux, minds immediately go to the bold, elegant, refined red wines the region produces. After all, they are some of the worlds most coveted and sought after wines. However, to only know Bordeaux red wines is to not fully know Bordeaux. Not only is Bordeaux home to crisp and elegant white wines, it…
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