Washington is the second largest premium wine producer in the United States (after California), and August is Washington Wine Month – two good reasons to begin tasting these wines now. But unless you’re a Washington wine enthusiast, you may not know that the state’s rainy reputation only applies to the area west of the Cascades. […]
Zooming into WA – land of big vineyards, small wineries Read More »
OK, I admit it – I like off-beat, quirky, unusual wine (and some people and places, too). So naturally, I’m drawn to funky pét nat. “Pét nat” stands for pétillant naturel and refers to wine made in the Méthode Ancestrale (ancestral method). It’s a tricky business, really. The winemaker has to bottle and cap the
Funky Loire pét nat was born for goat cheese pizza (#Winophiles) Read More »
Have you ever poured a wine, plunged your nose in the glass, and asked, “What IS that?” All the time, right? But after a good bit of sniffing, you figure it out. “Hmmm, tree fruit. Peach, no wait, nectarine.” This time, when I opened a Vinho Verde made from 100% Loureiro grapes, I was stumped.
Distinctively ‘laurel’ Vinho Verde delivers with seafood and salad (#WinePW) Read More »
Hey everyone, I’d like you to meet my new BFF: Bardolino Chiaretto DOC, an Italian rosato (rosé) from the idyllic Lake Garda area of the Veneto, Italy. In this home of Romeo and Juliet, Chiaretto (Key-are-et-toh) and rosé are synonymous. The name “Chiaretto” derives from the Italian term “chiaro,” meaning “light” or “pale.” Chiaretto is
Summer won’t last – Neither will this charming Chiaretto in your glass (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
Mention specific varieties of wine and my taste buds start to salivate for certain foods. For example, say “Cabernet Sauvignon” and like many of you, no doubt, I’m thinking red meat, preferably grilled. Similarly, viscous or oily-textured whites such as Viognier immediately evoke thoughts of savory mushrooms, butter, and plump chicken pieces simmering in wine
A dry Roussillon blanc turns my thoughts to chicken (#winophiles) Read More »
