Category Archives: Reviews
Newer posts →Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009.
January 16, 2012Grape 100% Riesling Historical references to the Riesling grape can be traced back to Germany in the 15th century. Facts I’ve been a fan of Willamette Valley Vineyards (“WVV” for the cool kids) for quite a while now. Yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Oregon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sustainable, Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Vineyards | Leave a comment //The Wolftrap by Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa 2010.
January 12, 2012Grape Syrah 65%, Mourvedre 32%, Viognier 3% – often referred to as a “Rhone-blend”. Facts Boekenhoutskloof, pronounced book-n-howeds-kloof, has always been one of my favorite wineries to say! Established in 1776, Boekenhoutskloof means "ravine of the Boekenhout". A Boekenhout … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Mourvedre, South Africa, syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment //La Spinetta Nebbiolo, Langhe-Piedmont, Italy 2008.
January 6, 2012Grape 100% Nebbiolo [neh-bee-oh-low] Facts La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe and Lidia Rivetti. They’re big on the idea that the best wines are made in the vineyard, rather than in the winery, and take as minimal … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Italy, Nebbiolo, Piedmont | Leave a comment //Four Vines Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel, California
January 3, 2012Grape Zinfandel, but there’s probably very small amounts of a few other grapes thrown in there, also… Facts Four Vines was established by a guy named Christian Tietje, who originally started out as a chef in Boston. In the 90’s … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Zinfandel | Leave a comment //Black Slate Priorat, Spain, 2009.
December 29, 2011Grape 46% Garnacha, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Syrah. Facts Ahhhh Priorat! My favorite of all Spanish wines! I tasted my first Priorat back in 2005, and I remember it being my true-awakening to Spanish wine! I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Black Slate, Cabernet, Garnacha, Porrera, Priorat, Spain | Leave a comment //Heart Smart “For Giving” Mount Veeder, Cabernet, 2008.
December 24, 2011Wine: Heart Smart “For Giving” Mount Veeder Cabernet, 2008. Grape: Cabernet Place: Mount Veeder, Napa, California. Price: $90 (available from www.HeartSmartwine.com)
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet, For Giving, Heart Smart, HeartSmart wine, Mount Veeder, Napa, Peggy Rowan | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
