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
Wine Review: Intro to White Port
Let’s explore White Port together. Continue reading
Wine Review: Jules Desjourneys
Last week, I got to taste a lineup of cult Beaujolais wine producer, Jules Desjourney. Here are my impressions. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Chilean Reds – Viña Cousiño Macul
Should you age your Chilean red wines? Continue reading
Wine Review: Moschofilero
If you like aromatic wines like Moscatel (Muscat) or Gewurztraminer, try this aromatic wine but with a Greek twist. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Garnacha
Let’s taste some Chilean Garnacha (Grenache). Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Viña Santa Rita – World’s Best Winery?
Chile has some world class wineries not only to collect and taste their wines but also visit. One that’s been on my list for a while is Viña Santa Rita. Continue reading