Grape Varietals
Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2019
by Serge Z
Rombauer Chardonnay has an almost cult-like following. To understand why you need to try an iconic Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2019 from California. It’s intense, “loud,”...
Grüner vs Grüner: Comparing Austrian Grüner Veltliner Wines
by Serge Z
Ried Kremser Wachtberg Kremstal DAC Reserve 2017 and Gruber Röschitz Weinviertel 2019 both made from Austria’s signature grape variety – Grüner Veltliner, pronounced ‘groo-ner velt-LEE-ner’. The...
Bestheim Exception Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting 2014, 2015
by Serge Z
Pinot Noir is among the most sensitive grapes when it comes to terroir. Bestheim Exception Pinot Noir of 2014 and 2015 vintages is a shining...
Del Rio Malbec 2017
by Serge Z
Have you ever tried Malbec from Oregon? Del Rio Malbec 2017 is Southern Oregon’s interpretation of this varietal. Originally from the Cahors region of France,...
Viognier Still Life Dominio IV 2019
by Serge Z
Viognier Still Life Dominio IV 2019 reflects the winemaker’s artistic personality. Patrick Reuter, the winemaker, and the co-owner of Dominio IV, not just makes wines,...
Bishop’s Ring Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017
by Serge Z
Bishop’s Ring Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017 is the case of “Oh, look. What’s that? Let’s try it!” When we shop for wine, we pay attention...
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...
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...
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...
