Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing
What wine comes to mind on Halloween? It’s one of those holidays when we let the inner child out and indulge ourselves with limitless sweet...
Tasting Derby Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 and 2018
by Serge Z
Comparing 2014 Derby and 2018 Derby Cabernet Sauvignons by Spring Valley Vineyard is an excellent example of one of the essential Wine Swinging experiences and...
Bulls Blood Wine Story
by Serge Z
Have you ever had Bulls Blood? If there was a day to try, it’s undoubtedly October 31st, the Halloween day in America! Everyone heard of...
2019 K Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard
by Serge Z
2019 K Viognier is another craftily made wine from K Vintners and visionary Charles Smith. Charles made his name by producing powerful single-vineyard Washington reds,...
2016 and 2017 Amavi Syrah Side-by-Side Tasting
by Serge Z
2016 and 2017 Amavi Syrah side-by-side tasting was a unique opportunity. When all things are the same, it always fascinates us how much of a...
Cave de Ribeauville Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose
by Serge Z
Cave de Ribeauville Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose is an excellent explanation of why Alsace bubbles are one of our go-to sparkling wine regions. Alsace, located...
Twomey Winery
by Serge Z
Twomey winery is a relative newcomer to Willamette Valley of Oregon, yet the name might sound familiar. It's because the winery was founded over 20...
2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Grand Cuvée Brut
by Serge Z
On the contrary to common myth, few wines are meant to age, and it’s especially true for sparkling wines. We got 2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Grand Cuvée...
Hood Crest New Wine And Spirit Releases. September 2021 Tasting
by Serge Z
It's always fun to visit Hood Crest Winery in the Columbia Gorge wine region of Oregon, and a delight to speak with Tess Bard, owner...
