Château Pichon Baron 1983 : It Almost Didn’t Happen
There are bottles you seek out. You research them, track them, budget for them, and eventually, ceremoniously, open them. And then there are bottles that...
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Walla Walla on Tour 2026: Portland Edition
by Lana
Walla Walla on Tour has become one of those annual rituals that feels equal parts celebration and endurance sport. Fifty wineries, more than 250 wines,...
Leavenworth House of Champagne
by Lana
Discovering the new House of Champagne in a small town is like finding a treasure in a place where you least expect it. A small...
Schätzel 2017 Niersteiner Silvaner
by Lana
We picked the Schätzel 2017 Niersteiner Silvaner to celebrate our first and likely last winter snowstorm. Our choice might raise some eyebrows. Yet, we see...
Spicy Kiwi Margarita Cocktail
by Lana
We tried several ways to use kiwi in a cocktail with tequila, but nothing worked until we developed our Spicy Kiwi Margarita cocktail recipe and...
Pumpkin Recipes for Autumn Wine Parties
by Lana
There are thousands of pumpkin recipes, but wine lovers always look for something unique. Pairing them with wine is vital for wineswinging experiments and celebrations. ...
“Kisses, licks, bites, pinches and stings.” Tasting Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wines
by Lana
Tasting Vernaccia di San Gimignano wines should be number one on any wine lover’s list because no other Italian wine can boast such a long...
Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle Vendanges Tardives 2015
by Lana
2015 Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle became our first Grand Cru wine from this producer, and we are looking forward to tasting more from this appellation....
Espresso Martini
by Lana
The cocktail Espresso Martini used to be called Vodka Espresso and was created at the Soho Brasserie in London. The legendary bartender Dick Bradsell created...
