Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah – “international varieties” like these are so widely grown we may not think about them as native grapes. Yet, they had to start somewhere, and that place is France. Of the many locations where these native French grapes have put down roots, Washington State seems especially welcoming. Strange, because the […]
Two wines from French grapes rooted in WA soil (#Winophiles) Read More »
It’s been the Summer of Syrah here in my little corner of the Pacific Northwest! Earlier in August, which happens to be Washington Wine Month, a group of 10 friends and family members got together to taste six Washington Syrah wines. Now it’s time to skip across the ocean and cap off this seasonal sensory
Sparkling Aussie Shiraz as summer draws to a close (#worldwinetravel) Read More »
August is Washington wine month! Actually, it’s one of two Washington wine months. March is the other. When you’ve got this delicious a product, why not celebrate twice a year? What makes Washington wine so yummy? Oh, just the usual suspects: Climate – Long, warm summer days and cool nights lead to ripe fruity flavors
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Pinot Noir is one of life’s great sensory delights. The best Pinot Noir wines are medium-bodied, fruity yet earthy, smooth and elegant. Pinot Noir is a wine to sit beside and sniff repeatedly, at an unhurried pace, with or without food, company or conversation. This thin-skinned, finicky red grape prefers cool-climate regions: Burgundy, France, the
Trentino: Another option for Pinot Noir fans (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
“The Holy Snail” – Who could resist a name like that? Or the $12.99 price? I’m in! Casting aside doubts (we’ll get to those later), I grabbed a bottle of this fun-sounding Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc off the shelf at Whole Foods. It’s been a busy week of painting outside, a task best left for
Holy snails! A summer Sauv Blanc worth sipping slowly (#Winophiles) Read More »