Erin Chave: Stompin’ at the Chave-oy
Erin Chave is everything one could want in an ambassador for a winery. She’s charming, whip-smart, whimsical, attractive in every way. So... Read More
Wines of the Week: Aug. 5-11
Everyday: The label of the Airfield Estates Vineyard Salute Yakima Valley Sangiovese Ruby Rosé ($15) did not inspire great expectations. It looked... Read More
Wines of the Week: July 29-Aug. 4
Everyday: Recommended pairings can be dicey, but I’m comfortable saying that the 2012 Domaine Reine Juliet Picpoul de Pinet ($11) can play... Read More
Proverbial wisdom
I have been wanting to read the Bible start to finish for a while now. But maybe I should start instead with... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 7-30-13
I scroll so you don’t have to. Some nice finds on the online front: • OK, I love baseball, and I (duh)... Read More
At Youngberg Hill, soil and wine reflect their caretaker
Wayne Bailey might not be equal parts Iowa and Oregon, but as a vintner he seems to combine the best of both:... Read More
Winston’s good taste
For obvious reasons, I can completely identify with burly bald guys who love Champagne. Like Winston Churchill, who had this to say... Read More