Tasting Vintage Champagne vs Sparkling
We thought 2022 needed to go out with a bang, and tasting vintage Champagne vs sparkling from other European regions was a perfect theme for...
Common Sabrage Mistakes
by Serge Z
What are the common sabrage mistakes? What is Sabrage anyway? It’s a most spectacular way of opening the Champagne. According to the legend of sabrage,...
Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció”
by Serge Z
Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció” is a rare artisanal bubbly from Spain that we made part of our Annual Sabrage Party. In...
Vigneto Saetti RossoViola 2021
by Serge Z
2021 Vigneto Saetti RossoViola is the most stunning Lambrusco we have ever tried. It can hardly be mistaken for any other. Vigneto Saetti Story Vigneto...
Salad Olivier. The Wineswinging Version
by Lana
Salad Olivier is a famous holiday dish for many people from post-USSR countries. Usually, Salad Olivier is prepared and served for dinner on New Year’s...
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016
by Serge Z
Based on raving reviews of wine critics, we had high expectations for Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016. Having tried it a couple of...
Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017
by Lana
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...
Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc
by Serge Z
We wondered what inspired Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc’s name. It all became clear as we tasted the wine. Coming from one of the first vineyards...
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé “La Rivière” 2015
by Serge Z
Vintage Champagnes are always fun, and the 2015 Louis Roederer Brut Rosé “La Rivière” is among the top reasons we love them. Why? You might...
Wineswinging at Celilo Restaurant
by Serge Z
Celilo restaurant in Hood River town on the Oregon bank of Columbia River is another exception to the rule that foodies can find cuisine with...
