Ooh La-La!
It has been a stupendous, spectacular, ridiculous two weeks of imbibing here, starting with a party in which my way better half... Read More
Wines of the Week: Aug. 12-18
Everyday: I am always hesitant to use the word “sexy” or even “sensuous” in describing a wine. Not worried about coming across... Read More
Wines of the Week: May 13-19
Everyday: Classic viogniers smell almost as strong as stargazer lilies. Really good viogniers also have verve and vibrancy that almost belies all... Read More
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
Wines of the Week: Sept. 12-18
Everyday: A lot of folks might think that rosé’s season is just about over, that these pink beauties are merely summer sippers.... Read More
Wines of the Week: Aug. 15-21
Everyday: If you buy just one bottle of the Samora Tejo 2010, you’ll almost certainly be remorseful. This is as delicious an... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 13-19
Everyday: “This smells like the best pear ever,” I said last night after sniffing the Saracco Moscato d’Asti 2010 ($18). “Actually, it... Read More