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Thörle Probstey Silvaner 2017

Serge ZJul 28, 2022October 13, 20230

Thörle Probstey Silvaner 2017 is hardly your everyday Silvaner in quality and price. At the entry-level, Sylvaner is somewhat neutral, a quaffable beach wine, but

5 Oregon Pinot Gris To Taste This Summer

Serge ZJun 17, 2022July 9, 20220

While Pinot Gris comes from France, it’s found a new home in Oregon, and these five Oregon Pinot Gris can show how well it is

Arnaud Lambert ‘Breze’ Clos Mazurique 2020

LanaJun 14, 2022June 13, 20220

Arnaud Lambert ‘Breze’ Clos Mazurique 2020 is an organic, barrel-aged red wine made by Arnaud Lambert using Cabernet Franc in the Saumur-Champigny denomination in the

Fired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel Select

Serge ZMay 29, 2022May 31, 20220

Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We

L’Ecole Chenin Blanc 2019

Serge ZMay 18, 2022May 18, 20220

2019 Chenin Blanc produced by L’Ecole No 41 winery, one of the oldest in Washington state. Interestingly, this wine is sourced from some of the

2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée

Serge ZMay 14, 2022May 18, 20220

2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée is among the classically styled “old school” Burgundies from one of the best places on Earth for Pinot

Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Serge ZApr 24, 2022April 24, 20220

Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 is another winning wine for the coastal day trip. Why winning? The clue is in the name and the

Müller-Catoir Haardter Riesling – Comparing 2017 and 2018

Serge ZApr 16, 2022April 16, 20220

Tasting 2017 and 2018 vintages of Müller-Catoir Haardter Riesling side-by-side brought up interesting results because we ended up on different sides of this wineswinging adventure.

Chateau de Saint Cosme Condrieu 2012

Serge ZApr 6, 2022April 16, 20220

If you’d like to know how aged Viognier tastes, then 2012 Condrieu Saint Cosme is a good start. Why? Condrieu Story Condrieu is undoubtedly the

Cheval des Andes 2014

Serge ZMar 17, 2022March 17, 20220

Cheval des Andes 2014 is the wine from the same winemaking team that produces the infamous Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux. We couldn’t resist including