Oregon Wildfires Smoke, Grapes, and Vineyards in 2020
Where do you think this picture was taken? No. It's not Mars. And it's not a scene from an apocalyptic movie. It's Oregon. We shot...
Au Pied du Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Le Charmois Rouge 2015
by Serge Z
2015 Au Pied du Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Le Charmois Rouge is as mouthful as the French labels can be. Let’s uncork the label together...
Hawkins Cellars Winery Story
by Serge Z
What would you choose if you have a successful career in computer graphic animation and want to make wine too? Thane Hawkins took a chance...
Tempranillo 1996 Tasting Rioja and Sardon de Duero
by Serge Z
Did you know that Spain annually competes with France and Italy for the top-producing country's title in the world? Despite Spain's long wine history, its wines...
Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017
by Serge Z
Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017 comes from the producer who beat Burgundy at its own game. In 2014 London based distributor organized a blind tasting with...
Garry Farrell Pinot Noir 2017
by Serge Z
2017 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir originates from the Russian River Valley, named for the east-west river that flows into the Pacific Ocean. It’s one of...
2015 K The Deal Syrah
by Serge Z
2015 K The Deal Sundance Vineyard Syrah is another hit from K Vintners of Charles Smith. K Vintners Very few in the wine world have...
Oregon Chardonnay Review 2020
by Serge Z
Have you tried Oregon Chardonnay yet? If you did, the chances are that it came from Willamette Valley, which is considered the best for Chardonnay...
Quintessa Red 2014
by Serge Z
We picked Quintessa Red 2014 for our wedding anniversary. We recalled what Augustin Huneeus once said about the label origin: “Sometimes you do things, and...
Summer Rosé Wine Challenge 2020
by Serge Z
‘Tis the season to Rosé! Why might you ask? Here are our top three reasons. First, it’s one thing “white only” or “red only” wine...
