Grape Varietals Archives - Page 9 of 15

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

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Serge ZJul 19, 20200

According to statistics, Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is among the top ten sought-after Napa wines along with Opus, Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, and others. You probably

Merlot: Avignonesi Challenges Duckhorn

Serge ZJul 16, 2020July 17, 20200

We picked 2014 Avignonesi Desiderio and 2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley for our Merlot wine swinging challenge. One might ask, why not Bordeaux versus California?

2016 J.J. Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse Marie Antoinette

Serge ZJul 14, 2020July 17, 20200

Chardonnay comes in many different styles. As a grape, it’s more of a blank canvas to paint on, and winemakers have a lot to do

De Bussy Valse Romantique Rosé

Serge ZJul 9, 2020July 17, 20200

De Bussy Valse Romantique Rosé comes from Saumur AOC in Loire Valley of France. That’s where sommeliers find both high quality and great value wines.

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jadis 2015

Serge ZJul 7, 2020July 17, 20200

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jadis 2015 is a perfect example when it runs in the family. In that, it’s a classic and hallmark example of Sauvignon

Tasting Cabernet Franc

Serge ZJul 6, 2020November 16, 20210

Cabernet Franc is an ancient grape variety that deserves way more attention than it gets. Did you know that two major grapes are directly related

De Lancelotti Chardonnay Le Mie Figlie 2016

LanaJun 18, 20200

2016 de Lancelotti Chardonnay Le Mie Figlie is among the wines we think of when people ask us about the top Chardonnays of Willamette Valley.

2018 Brandborg All Hands Pétillant Naturel

Serge ZJun 12, 2020November 23, 20200

Have you tried Petillant yet? It's been growing in popularity in recent years. 2018 All Hands Pétillant by Brandborg Winery of Umpqua Valley of Oregon