Château Pichon Baron 1983 : It Almost Didn’t Happen BordeauxChâteau Pichon Baron 1983 : It Almost Didn’t HappenLanaApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026April 22, 2026April 22, 20260
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Hermann J. Wiemer Gewürztraminer 2022 New YorkHermann J. Wiemer Gewürztraminer 2022Serge ZDecember 8, 2025December 9, 2025
Oregon Reviews Wine ReviewsPaul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017LanaDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022 by LanaDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022 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... Read more
Chenin Blanc Reviews South Africa Wine ReviewsSpier Seaward Chenin BlancSerge ZDecember 1, 2022December 6, 2022 by Serge ZDecember 1, 2022December 6, 2022 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... Read more
Champagne France Reviews Wine ReviewsLouis Roederer Brut Rosé “La Rivière” 2015Serge ZNovember 29, 2022December 6, 2022 by Serge ZNovember 29, 2022December 6, 2022 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... Read more
Food Restaurant Reviews ReviewsWineswinging at Celilo RestaurantSerge ZNovember 18, 2022December 6, 2022 by Serge ZNovember 18, 2022December 6, 2022 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... Read more
Italy Reviews Sangiovese Tuscany Wine ReviewsRenieri Brunello di MontalcinoSerge ZNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022 by Serge ZNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022 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,... Read more
Italy Reviews Sicily Wine ReviewsGulfi Nerojbleo 2018Serge ZOctober 25, 2022October 27, 2022 by Serge ZOctober 25, 2022October 27, 2022 Gulfi Nerojbleo 2018 is one of those wines that throws your senses off because it is so complex. It took us some time meditating over... Read more
Restaurant Reviews ReviewsNonni’s Italian BistroSerge ZOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Serge ZOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022 Nonni’s Italian Bistro was one of those instances when you put on an overcoat for the first time in a fall and find a $50... Read more
Marlborough New Zealand Reviews Sauvignon Blanc Wine ReviewsStaete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc 2020LanaOctober 11, 2022 by LanaOctober 11, 2022 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... Read more
Chardonnay Reviews Wine ReviewsAmbriel Blanc de Blancs 2010Serge ZOctober 10, 2022October 11, 2022 by Serge ZOctober 10, 2022October 11, 2022 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... Read more
Reviews SpainAgusti Torello MATA Rosé CavaSerge ZOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Serge ZOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022 2019 Agusti Torello MATA Rosé Cava is an excellent sparkling to explore true Cava potential. It sure proves there’s more to Cava than a quaffable... Read more