As a wine professional, I was a bit embarrassed at how little I knew about the Spanish wine region of Ribera del Duero before I traveled there in June. Maybe I should not have been—it is famous in the UK,-read more-
Blenheim Vineyards, located high up on the hills surrounding Charlottesville, Virginia, is owned by Dave Matthews, leader of the famous musical band that bears his name. But don’t let that distract you from the wine. When I visited the winery,-read more-
Clear, bright, medium straw gold in color. Clean medium intensity aromas bearing upfront muskiness then sweet canned peaches and pears, pungent honeysuckle, gummy bears, and citrus candies. Medium sweet on the palate, medium-low acidity, medium body, and flavors of tropical-read more-
The Finger Lakes Region is perhaps best known for its Rieslings and Cabernet Francs, but unique hybrids like Traminette, developed by Cornell University, are the treasure of the region. Cornell released its first hybrid in 1906, but it was the-read more-
Very fresh aromas waft from the glass, and limestone is the first thing to hit the palate. It’s even a bit spritzy on the tongue at first. Flavor layers range from well-vinified fruit to underlying sherry. With citrus in the-read more-
Eight weeks after the inaugural Oregon Pinot Gris Symposium, I’m wondering if I was in my right mind? Just because the grape grows here, why should it be the flagship white? The purpose of this June’s gathering was to create-read more-
The grapes from this vineyards also end up in several other prestigious Oregon Chardonnays, so I was eager to try this. The aromas are light, floral, almond shell, and the flavors solidly reminiscent of a good, medium weight white Burgundy.-read more-