United States Archives - Wine Swinging

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

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

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

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

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

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

2019 L’Ecole Semillon

Serge ZApr 18, 2022April 24, 20220

2019 Semillon Steelwater Creek Vineyard comes from L’Ecole Winery, one of the first Walla Walla wineries with four decades of winemaking history in the Valley.

2019 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon

Serge ZMar 3, 2022March 3, 20220

2019 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon comes from one of the most respected and renowned wineries of Napa Valley of California. It belongs to a select