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Mailly Grand Cru Reserve Champagne

Serge ZJan 20, 2023February 3, 20230

Mailly Grand Cru Reserve Champagne was our pick to start the holiday season on a sparkling note! Some people look forward to holiday shopping for

Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe Saint Emillion 2018

LanaJan 10, 20230

It is too early to drink Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe 2018, yet, we decided to take some notes to compare them later. Chateau

Tasting Vintage Champagne vs Sparkling

Serge ZJan 3, 2023January 10, 20230

We thought 2022 needed to go out with a bang, and tasting vintage Champagne vs sparkling from other European regions was a perfect theme for

Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció”

Serge ZDec 20, 2022January 3, 20230

Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció” is a rare artisanal bubbly from Spain that we made part of our Annual Sabrage Party. In

Vigneto Saetti RossoViola 2021

Serge ZDec 19, 2022December 20, 20220

2021 Vigneto Saetti RossoViola is the most stunning Lambrusco we have ever tried. It can hardly be mistaken for any other. Vigneto Saetti Story Vigneto

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

Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017

LanaDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

First time we tasted Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017 at their winery in Roseburg, and our first impression was that this wine is for fall! Autumn

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

Louis Roederer Brut Rosé “La Rivière” 2015

Serge ZNov 29, 2022December 6, 20220

Vintage Champagnes are always fun, and the 2015 Louis Roederer Brut Rosé “La Rivière” is among the top reasons we love them. Why? You might

Wineswinging at Celilo Restaurant

Serge ZNov 18, 2022December 6, 20220

Celilo restaurant in Hood River town on the Oregon bank of Columbia River is another exception to the rule that foodies can find cuisine with