Grape Varietals
Best Walla Walla Syrah 2023
by Serge Z
It’s possible that the best Walla Walla Syrah is yet to be planted. It’s also possible that determining “the one and only” is a mission...
àMaurice Night Owl 2016
by Lana
Combining International Women’s Day with the Washington Wine Month, we pulled out one of the beautiful blends purchased last year at a’Mourice tasting room: àMaurice...
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...
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...
Renieri Brunello di Montalcino
by Serge Z
When we tasted Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 2013, we understood (once again) why Brunellos are in the Noble category of Italian wines. Made from Sangiovese,...
Staete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc 2020
by Lana
Everybody likes a glass of a cold Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough on a hot summer day. It is summer food-friendly, and many flavors go very...
Ambriel Blanc de Blancs 2010
by Serge Z
Ambriel Blanc de Blancs 2010 proves that to enjoy Champagne, you don’t have to look for only French producers. Ambriel Blanc de Blancs is made...
2 Lake Chelan Viognier 2021: Succession and Nefarious
by Serge Z
When we visit the Lake Chelan wine region in Eastern Washington, we always bring back something interesting – new flavors to meditate on and compare...
2018 Sylvaner Köfererhof
by Serge Z
Did you know that despite its German name, 2018 Sylvaner Köfererhof is an Italian wine? It comes from the Alto Adige region in Northern Italy....
