This rare white variety from Vienna, Austria is produced as a monovarietal wine by only one winery in the world. Let’s explore Orangetraube. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged Syrah
How long should we age Syrah? Let’s try a 22+ year old New World Syrah to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Japanese Wine
Have you tried Japanese wine before? Let’s taste one and find out what it’s all about. Continue reading
Wine Review: Oregon Chardonnay
Everyone knows that Pinot Noir is Oregon’s flagship grape variety. However, the state’s top white variety is quickly becoming Chardonnay. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Châteauneuf du Pape
Do you prefer aged Chateauneuf or young Chateauneuf? Continue reading
Wine Review: English Sparkling
I tried my first English Sparkling. In fact, it was my first English wine ever. Let’s explore English wines a bit. Continue reading
Wine Review: Petite Sirah Comparison
For my first day in California, we did a Petite Sirah comparison from different regions in California. They were all 8-12 years old. It’s about as Californian as you can get, since 90% of Petite Sirah is from the US, almost all in California. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Sideways Country
20+ years on, the film Sideways has had an indelible impact on the wine world: from changes in the popularity of varieties, inspiring new wine lovers, and increasing the local tourism in Santa Barbara County wine country. That’s why I call it “Sideways Country.” Continue reading
Wine Review: Unconventional Winery’s Unique Two Variety Vines
Can one vine grow two varieties? At Bodegas Re in Chile, they do. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Pet-Nat
Although Pet-Nats are becoming more mainstream around the world, they’re still not that mainstream in Chile–at least not by the term “Pet-Nat.” Continue reading