After opening a handful of robust California wines for #MerlotMe month, it was back to my home state of Washington for two by Walla Walla producer L’Ecole No. 41. If you were tasting these wines blind, you might not guess they’re related. These two are like second cousins or first cousins, once removed. Aside from […]
Wrapping up #MerlotMe month with a pair of Washington ‘cousins’ Read More »
Holiday season is almost here! Time for those special foods and the wine to pair with them. Whatever the size of your guest list, holiday meals beg for high-quality wine. This is the time of year when we typically spend a few extra dollars to add the “wow” factor to festive family gatherings. But before
Bordeaux on a budget: Let’s share ideas for the holidays (#winophiles) Read More »
Let’s face it – “everyday meals” are given that name for a reason: They’re quick and easy, call for commonly available ingredients and, most important of all, they work. Most meals are every day, while celebratory or holiday meals are few and far between. So why not drink an “everyday” wine with an everyday meal
California Dreamin’ for #MerlotMe Month, Part II Read More »
Big, bold California Merlot – is that the kind of wine you’re dreaming of? I regard myself as an equal-opportunity wine fan. To each wine, there is a season or a reason. That’s why, during #MerlotMe Month in October, I’m delighted to be California Dreamin’ of Merlot that punches up the fruit, acidity and flavor.
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In 1980, four Catalonian friends whose families had forged links in the past decided to bring their four estates together under one roof. They chose Can Llopart de les Alzines, an estate dating back to 1499, as the location for the new winery. Thus was born Vins El Cep. While longstanding agricultural tradition and a
Four estates plus four varieties add up to delicious #Cava Read More »
