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2023 Anne Sophie Dubois Sans Detour

LanaMar 15, 2025March 15, 20250

This delightful wine, named “Without Detour,” or 2023 Anne Sophie Dubois Sans Detour, is a gem from the Beaujolais region, crafted by the talented Anne

Red Wines For Winter Times

Serge ZFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

As the temperature drops and our sweaters take center stage, it’s only natural that our wine choices shift to reflect the cozy ambiance of winter.

Styles of Champagne

Serge ZFeb 4, 2025February 4, 20250

Can you take a guess how many Champagne styles there are? No one really knows! Champagne comes in various styles, with the most prevalent ones

Domaine Dugois Trousseau Arbois 2018

Serge ZNov 14, 2024February 17, 20250

We were surprised when we saw the 2018 Domaine Dugois “En Grevelliere” Trousseau Arbois Rouge in Celilo restaurant in the small Oregonian town of Hood

The Most Exciting Dull Wine in the World: Prosecco

Serge ZOct 19, 2024February 17, 20250

The modern history of the world’s most exciting and dull wine was kick-started by one of the gloomy moments of our times – the 2008

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: to age or not to age?

Serge ZOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

Typically, winemakers recommend drinking Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs upon release and, if one chooses, aging them for five to eight years. When it comes to

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Serge ZSep 16, 2024October 7, 20240

Some of the quickest and most delicious high restaurant-level dishes you can cook are grilled rack of lamb or lamb chops. The basic recipe needs

Tasting Chenin Blanc

Serge ZAug 21, 2024October 7, 20240

Have you tired tasting Chenin Blanc wine from three different regions? Usually, this type of tasting lineup helps us understand and feel the features of

Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir

Serge ZAug 2, 2024October 7, 20240

Let’s taste Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley in Oregon! Knudsen Vineyards Knudsen Vineyards is a big deal in the Dundee Hills AVA. The

Kettmeir 2019 Athesis Brut

Serge ZJul 2, 2024October 7, 20240

Kettmeir 2019 Athesis Brut from Alto Adige, a northern Italian region, is one of the brightest examples of “Champagne-not-Champagne.” It displays the hallmark features of