Since moving last June to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been pumped about visiting vineyards and wineries in Oregon and my new home state of Washington. But alas, winter – and this little thing called “the pandemic” – are slowing me down. (Note to self: Must. Be. Patient.) In the meantime, it’s been great to keep […]
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A bit of shorthand for understanding the title of this post: PN = Pinot NoirPNW = Pacific NorthwestRésonance = “Discovery” Putting it all together, the PN that the spouse and I opened for our first Thanksgiving as PNW residents was a true Résonance (discovery). Maison Louis Jadot, an iconic name in Burgundy, France, draws on
Oregon PN for a PNW holiday meal: A Résonance (#Winophiles) Read More »
You know Cabernet Franc. Sure, you do. Cab Franc is that bit player in classic red Bordeaux – the gray-haired dude singing backup vocals to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, his famous offspring. Long appreciated in the Central Loire Valley of France – where it’s bottled as a single varietal under various place names (Chinon, Bourgueil,
Old World vs New World Cab Franc: Game on! (#WinePW) Read More »
Are your 2020 holidays shaping up differently than past events? No surprise. Starting with a toned-down Thanksgiving, it appears we’re moving into a lockdown or semi-lockdown holiday season. So how do we create a festive celebration – whether that’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Eve – in a pandemic year? Italian food and wine
Hello Again, Lambrusco – Everyone Deserves a Second Chance (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
What do you look for in a wine? For Nick Goldschmidt, owner and winemaker at Goldschmidt Vineyards, continuity and consistency matter most when choosing a label. Why then, he asks, do reviewers focus only on young and upcoming winemakers? “I find it funny that they name the 40 under 40 best. How about the 50
Experience is his teacher: An interview with winemaker Nick Goldschmidt Read More »
