Grape Varietals Archives - Page 2 of 15

Willamette Valley Syrah vs Rhône Syrah

Serge ZApr 4, 2023April 10, 20230

Willamette Valley Syrah vs Northern Rhône Syrah! Well, that’s a brave challenge! Let’s introduce the competitors stepping into a Wine Swinging ring: In American glass

Best Walla Walla Syrah 2023

Serge ZMar 30, 2023April 4, 20230

It’s possible that the best Walla Walla Syrah is yet to be planted. It’s also possible that determining “the one and only” is a mission

àMaurice Night Owl 2016

LanaMar 28, 20230

Combining International Women’s Day with the Washington Wine Month, we pulled out one of the beautiful blends purchased last year at a’Mourice tasting room: àMaurice

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016

Serge ZDec 13, 2022December 15, 20220

Based on raving reviews of wine critics, we had high expectations for Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016. Having tried it a couple of

Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc

Serge ZDec 1, 2022December 6, 20220

We wondered what inspired Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc’s name. It all became clear as we tasted the wine. Coming from one of the first vineyards

Renieri Brunello di Montalcino

Serge ZNov 11, 2022November 11, 20220

When we tasted Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 2013, we understood (once again) why Brunellos are in the Noble category of Italian wines. Made from Sangiovese,

Staete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc 2020

LanaOct 11, 20220

Everybody likes a glass of a cold Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough on a hot summer day. It is summer food-friendly, and many flavors go very

Ambriel Blanc de Blancs 2010

Serge ZOct 10, 2022October 11, 20220

Ambriel Blanc de Blancs 2010 proves that to enjoy Champagne, you don’t have to look for only French producers. Ambriel Blanc de Blancs is made

2 Lake Chelan Viognier 2021: Succession and Nefarious

Serge ZSep 19, 2022September 19, 20220

When we visit the Lake Chelan wine region in Eastern Washington, we always bring back something interesting – new flavors to meditate on and compare

2018 Sylvaner Köfererhof

Serge ZAug 16, 2022October 13, 20230

Did you know that despite its German name, 2018 Sylvaner Köfererhof is an Italian wine? It comes from the Alto Adige region in Northern Italy.