Wine 101: Picking a Wine? Check The Weather
I have had a few epiphanies recently, the first being that I thought I didn’t care for Oregon Pinot Noir, only to discover that I simply needed to find the right Oregon Pinot Noir. The second is all about the impact of weather on wine,…
Trump’s Sparkling Wine Triumphs!
It seems the Trump name is big not only in business and politics (don’t worry, we’re not going there) but also in the world of wine. Launched in 2011, Trump Winery is home to Virginia’s largest vineyard (you expected anything less than “yuge?”) and offers a…
Why Vintage Matters: An Interview with Raptor Ridge’s Scott Shull
On a recent trip to Oregon, I tasted two radically different Pinot Noirs. One I loved, the other not so much. But what was the difference? Both came from the same winemaker, using grapes from the same place. And then the light bulb switched on….
An Ode To Washington Wine
It’s Washington Wine Month once again—second only to Thanksgiving in my pantheon of holidays—and so to start the celebration, I poured myself a nice taste of my favorite local product and sat down to list why I love, love, love Washington wine. Love it. Here…
Women in Wine: The Leading Ladies
I was chatting recently with Sheila Nicholas, the winemaker at Anam Cara Cellars, about whether, in 2016, “women in wine” is still a topic worth discussing. This far along in our evolution, is it still news that women are at the center of the wine…
Tasting Results: Spanish Wines For Every Palate
As you know from last week’s post, I recently tuned into the wines of Spain. I was so electrified by my discoveries that I knew I had to learn more—and take my local Wine Tribe tasters on the journey with me. Sadly, we couldn’t all…
Wine 101: The Wines Of Spain
I recently took a class on the wines of Spain and was blown away by the quality, variety and value of the wines I tasted. I realized two things: There’s a lot going on in Spain’s wine industry and, since I’m half Spanish, I have…
The Innovators: The Power of Partnership
Here’s the latest in our occasional series on innovators in the world of wine. I am fascinated by folks who are doing things a bit differently. After all, My Wine Tribe is here to shake things up as well. Cheers to change! Last year I…
On Valentine’s Day, Let Wine Do The Talking
OK lovers, it’s time to start preparing your Valentine’s Day strategy. The key question is: What message are you trying to send? Give this some serious thought, because—trust me—your wine selection can help subtly communicate your desires. Oh la la! The Courtship Phase Are you…
Super Wines For Super Bowl
It’s that time of year again, and whether you are an Eagles or a Panthers fan (go Hawks!), chances are you, along with 114 million others, will be watching the Super Bowl. Super Bowl means salty, fatty, not-good-for-you snacks (ciao New Year’s resolution), but most…
How To Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
As you know, I love New Year’s resolutions. I have thrown out a couple this year for your consideration (Be a better wine taster! Substitute olive oil for butter!) But if you’re one of those folks who go for fitness resolutions, here’s some good news. According to our friends at VinePair, to get the…
Wine 101: The Secrets of Red Mountain
You can call Chris Upchurch a lot of things: chief winemaker at Washington State’s DeLille Cellars, proprietor of Upchurch Vineyard, avid Seattle Seahawks fan. But I call him the Sage of Red Mountain. As the VP of the Red Mountain AVA Alliance (AVA stands for…
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