Dominio IV Winery
Dominio IV tasting room is a restored farmhouse of the early 20th century located in Willamette Valley of Oregon. It was built in 1916 in...
American vs French Pinot Noir Tasting
by Serge Z
We love Pinot Noir and enjoy challenging American vs French Pinot Noir producers in one tasting. “Pinot Noir country. My grape. The one varietal that...
Saldo Zinfandel 2018
by Serge Z
Are you a California Zinfandel fan? Have you tried Saldo Zinfandel 2018 yet? Frankly, we are still looking for California Zin to fall in love...
Small Batch Fermentation
by Serge Z
What do you think of when you hear someone's doing small-batch fermentation of wine? Probably, a garage or home winemaker comes to mind. Maybe a...
Forte Incanto Susumaniello Salento 2018
by Serge Z
Did you know that it might take you around two years to get through all known Italian wines made with indigenous grape varietals? Even if...
Calafuria Tormaresca 2019
by Serge Z
It’s a date! Sunny-the-Еgg meets Italian hottie Calafuria Tormaresca! He is free as in cage-free and from Oregon. She is from Puglia, Italy. And she...
Pairing Mussels and Wine
by Serge Z
Want to impress your friends with your chef’s skill? Mussels can add restaurant flare to your table, and they are pretty easy to cook. You...
Kramer Vineyards Willamette Valley Oregon
by Serge Z
For the first time, we visited Oregon wine country in 2007, just three years since the infamous Miles’ monologue from ‘Sideways’ shot Pinot Noir to...
Bryn Mawr Estate Chardonnay 2016
by Serge Z
I wonder if the grapes that went into Bryn Mawr Estate Chardonnay 2016 enjoyed the valley view from the hill the grew on as much...
Oregon 2020 Vintage Preview
by Serge Z
The vintage of 2020 in Oregon for sure is going to be a prime example of Murphy’s Law in action. One of its infamous idioms...
