American Wine: California, Oregon and Washington
This week we will sample wine from the Alexander Valley in California, Oregon and Washington, two from each state. Altogether we will try two white, one rose and two reds […]
Hahn Family Winery of Monterey, California
With an inspiration to raise Monterey wines to the highest level, the wines ofHahn Winery are created with a philosophy that all great wines are special – akin to the […]
Beyond Balance, Wines of Character
Each week we try numerous wines that are being “auditioned” for potential sale at Spirits. We taste with local sales representatives, regional or national supplier reps, winery reps, winer
Summertime Wine from America and France
This week we will sample a variety of wine from America (California, Oregon and Washington State) and France (Loire Valley and Rhone Valley); two white, one rose and three red […]
Warm Weather Wine From California, Italy and Germany
In keeping with the theme of “warm weather wines,” this week we will sample six wines that are light-, friendly and approachable for the humid, hot months ahead. Altogether there […
Post Memorial Day Tasting Beat the Heat with these Cool Wines *PLUS* New House Wines from Nicolas of France
This week we will sample a variety of good-value wine that is ideal for the warm weather months ahead. They are from various regions and grape varieties and cost between […]
Compare/Contrast: South Africa and France
This week we will sample three wines from South Africa and three from France, of similar grape variety/style, but quite different in taste and terroir. Altogether there will be two […]
French Wine Imported by Bourgeois Family Selections
French Wine Imported by Bourgeois Family Selections This week we will sample a variety of French wine imported by Jean-Philippe Bourgeois of Bourgeois Family Selections. I’m sure that many of [&
Wine Tasting of the Week
Various Wine from Burgundy, Washington State and California This week we will sample a variety of wine from the region Burgundy in France, Canoe Ridge ‘Expedition’ of Horse Heaven Hills, [
A Delightful Pairing
Taken from the Galatoire’s cookbook, this easy shrimp dish makes a perfect summer meal and a delightful pairing with almost any dry white wine. I made a few substitutions* and […]