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Oregon Wildfires Smoke, Grapes, and Vineyards in 2020

Serge ZSep 11, 2020October 22, 20200

Where do you think this picture was taken? No. It's not Mars. And it's not a scene from an apocalyptic movie. It's Oregon. We shot

Au Pied du Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Le Charmois Rouge 2015

Serge ZSep 5, 2020September 27, 20200

2015 Au Pied du Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Le Charmois Rouge is as mouthful as the French labels can be. Let’s uncork the label together

Hawkins Cellars Winery Story

Serge ZSep 3, 2020September 27, 20200

What would you choose if you have a successful career in computer graphic animation and want to make wine too? Thane Hawkins took a chance

Tempranillo 1996 Tasting Rioja and Sardon de Duero

Serge ZSep 1, 2020November 20, 20200

Did you know that Spain annually competes with France and Italy for the top-producing country's title in the world? Despite Spain's long wine history, its wines

Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017

Serge ZAug 27, 2020September 27, 20200

Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017 comes from the producer who beat Burgundy at its own game. In 2014 London based distributor organized a blind tasting with

Garry Farrell Pinot Noir 2017

Serge ZAug 24, 2020September 27, 20200

2017 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir originates from the Russian River Valley, named for the east-west river that flows into the Pacific Ocean. It’s one of

2015 K The Deal Syrah

Serge ZAug 19, 2020September 27, 20200

2015 K The Deal Sundance Vineyard Syrah is another hit from K Vintners of Charles Smith. K Vintners Very few in the wine world have

Oregon Chardonnay Review 2020

Serge ZAug 17, 2020August 24, 20200

Have you tried Oregon Chardonnay yet? If you did, the chances are that it came from Willamette Valley, which is considered the best for Chardonnay

Quintessa Red 2014

Serge ZAug 9, 2020August 19, 20200

We picked Quintessa Red 2014 for our wedding anniversary. We recalled what Augustin Huneeus once said about the label origin: “Sometimes you do things, and

Summer Rosé Wine Challenge 2020

Serge ZAug 5, 2020August 19, 20200

‘Tis the season to Rosé! Why might you ask? Here are our top three reasons. First, it’s one thing “white only” or “red only” wine