Enraptured with Raptor Ridge
Raptor Ridge is one of my favorite Oregon wineries, and not just because ambassador extraordinaire Annie Shull is from Minnesota. The wines... Read More
Marcus Goodfellow: Smart all over
It takes about, oh, 20 seconds of listening to Marcus Goodfellow to realize that this is one whip-smart dude. It’s not too... Read More
Pinot envy
Summer sausage was on the menu in more ways than one last weekend when the boys gathered on the deck for Pinot... Read More
A great wine pairing: Personality and tension
There’s all different kinds of ways to be smart, and Tom Mortimer seems to have most of ’em covered. He has built... Read More
Wines of the Week: Feb. 27-March 4
Everyday: Most Gavis start off seriously floral and dry, but the La Battistina Gavi 2011 ($18) fairly assaults the palate with refreshing... Read More
AVAs are A-OK, except when they’re not
A year ago this weekend I sampled a buttload of tasty wines at the Premiere Napa barrel tasting. Along with the outstanding/out-of-my-price-range... Read More
Luck as the residue of design (and swell pals)
If I do say so myself “” and I do “” Sandy and I throw great parties. By far the biggest reason:... Read More