Willamette Valley Syrah vs Rhône Syrah
Willamette Valley Syrah vs Northern Rhône Syrah! Well, that’s a brave challenge! Let’s introduce the competitors stepping into a Wine Swinging ring: In American glass...
Red Wine
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...
Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe Saint Emillion 2018
by Lana
It is too early to drink Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe 2018, yet, we decided to take some notes to compare them later. Chateau...
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...
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,...
Gulfi Nerojbleo 2018
by Serge Z
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...
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...
