Grape Varietals Archives

Schätzel 2017 Niersteiner Silvaner

LanaJan 16, 20240

We picked the Schätzel 2017 Niersteiner Silvaner to celebrate our first and likely last winter snowstorm. Our choice might raise some eyebrows. Yet, we see

Weingut Keller Sylvaner Westhofen 2022

Serge ZOct 13, 2023October 14, 20230

This is the second vintage of this famous 2022 Weingut Keller Sylvaner Westhofen – Sylvaner of the future! Weingut Keller Story The Keller family has

2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Lamblin & Fils

Serge ZSep 18, 2023September 19, 20230

We decided to gamble and taste the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Cru Lamblin & Fils, contrary to the producer’s recommendation to cellar it for

Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle Vendanges Tardives 2015

LanaSep 11, 20230

2015 Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle became our first Grand Cru wine from this producer, and we are looking forward to tasting more from this appellation.

Wine tasting in Franken Germany

Serge ZJul 18, 2023October 13, 20230

Wine tasting in Franken, Germany, a little-known region to most wine lovers outside of Germany, was an enlightening experience. As wine professionals, we anticipated what

Pairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?

LanaJun 13, 20230

Pairing halibut and Pinot Noir sometimes feels wrong, but we like challenges. On days when we are in the mood for red wine, and yet

2021 Proprietà Sperino “Rosa del Rosa”

Serge ZJun 5, 2023October 22, 20231

The 2021 Proprietà Sperino “Rosa del Rosa” Piemonte Rosato was a highlight of the 2023 Rosé season that traditionally starts on Memorial Day weekend. With

aMaurice Cellars Malbec 2016

Serge ZJun 3, 2023June 5, 20230

We chose aMaurice Cellars Malbec 2016 of Walla Walla Valley from Washington to raise a glass to Veterans worldwide on Memorial Day. From the get-go,

Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting 2023

Serge ZMay 22, 2023May 22, 20230

Did you know Ken Wright was one of the winemaking pioneers of the Willamette Valley of Oregon? He’s the only one still standing and making

Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018

Serge ZApr 27, 2023May 22, 20231

Unlike other wines, Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018 (Pinot Noir) and other Hospice de Beaune wines are available only through annual actions attended