…Virginia Viognier appears to be on its way to being one of Virginia’s most notable wines. Also getting national recognition are Virginia Cabernet Franc and Virginia’s native Norton…
Some Like it White
One thing I have learned on my wine journey is that you can never be too educated when it comes to wines, and in particular white wines…
Smack Down – Men’s Wine Council Style
…I just never know what’s going to happen when we gather six diverse palates and 6 even more various and sundry opinions in one room, over 6 or more bottles of wine, over a time period of 90 minutes or so…
Oregon’s Liquid Assets
…Washington County is home to what might be considered “lifestyle centers” where any serious foodie, shopping loving, wine aficionado would be glad to trade her most prized wine glass for. From food and wine, to refreshing Saké, farm fresh food, local jewelry, and premium wines, I spent most of my time whipping out my credit card with a clear war cry of, “I’ll take it!”…
Affordable French Wines
…In early August, eight wine writers came together to taste six wines provided by Gerard Bertrand Winery. We are a tough, but positive group. We don’t always agree unanimously on the “best” bottle of the night. We do always pair a special dish with each wine. At this point in our wine journey we have tasted more liters of wine than we are likely to publicly acknowledge. We like value for our money. Wine can be any price range; we just want it to be at a price point that makes sense for what we taste. There have been some big hits, and some disappointing lows…