Grape Varietals
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....
Thörle Probstey Silvaner 2017
by Serge Z
Thörle Probstey Silvaner 2017 is hardly your everyday Silvaner in quality and price. At the entry-level, Sylvaner is somewhat neutral, a quaffable beach wine, but...
5 Oregon Pinot Gris To Taste This Summer
by Serge Z
While Pinot Gris comes from France, it’s found a new home in Oregon, and these five Oregon Pinot Gris can show how well it is...
Arnaud Lambert ‘Breze’ Clos Mazurique 2020
by Lana
Arnaud Lambert ‘Breze’ Clos Mazurique 2020 is an organic, barrel-aged red wine made by Arnaud Lambert using Cabernet Franc in the Saumur-Champigny denomination in the...
Fired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel Select
by Serge Z
Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We...
L’Ecole Chenin Blanc 2019
by Serge Z
2019 Chenin Blanc produced by L’Ecole No 41 winery, one of the oldest in Washington state. Interestingly, this wine is sourced from some of the...
2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée
by Serge Z
2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée is among the classically styled “old school” Burgundies from one of the best places on Earth for Pinot...
Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
by Serge Z
Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 is another winning wine for the coastal day trip. Why winning? The clue is in the name and the...
Müller-Catoir Haardter Riesling – Comparing 2017 and 2018
by Serge Z
Tasting 2017 and 2018 vintages of Müller-Catoir Haardter Riesling side-by-side brought up interesting results because we ended up on different sides of this wineswinging adventure....
Chateau de Saint Cosme Condrieu 2012
by Serge Z
If you’d like to know how aged Viognier tastes, then 2012 Condrieu Saint Cosme is a good start. Why? Condrieu Story Condrieu is undoubtedly the...
