The Rhone Rangers visited southern California for a trade and public tasting this past Sunday, August 8 at Pier 59 Studios, Santa Monica. Over 400 guests attended, with about half consisting of trade and media attendees. Typically used for fashion-read more-
Clear, pale, gold color with a soft green tinge. Clean nose, medium-light intensity (perhaps it was too cold?); stone fruit, apple, grass, cut hay. Dry wine, medium body, acidity, and finish, waxy mouthfeel as the acidity dissipates; lots of citrus,-read more-
A few years back, I visited a winery in southern Oregon and my host, an on-again, off-again wine industry veteran in his later years, was not happy to see me. It was clear when I walked in the doors that-read more-
Citrus, pineapple, and gooseberry, all with a grassy background, are reminiscent of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc before the Kiwis started filtering everything through the litter box. Flavors are clean, citrus bright, but it is slightly fat, not quite in balance.-read more-
This elegant yet complex, medium-bodied Pinot noir (from the lesser-known east side of the Willamette River) opens up immediately with ripe red cherries and raspberries. Keep swirling and discover layers of tobacco, rose petals and mint will come through. Slightly-read more-
The Palate Press Wine of the Week, August 16 - 20, is:
Meg Houston Maker, our executive editor, has stepped down from her position to accept her dream job with Bonny Doon Vineyard. Meg will become their direct to consumer marketing manager, and if she is half as good at that as she-read more-
Clear, pale, pink with a yellow hue - like a pink/yellow rose. Clean nose, apple, citrus, strawberry, grapefruit, red fruit. Medium+ acidity, dry, light body, delicate mousse, creamy finish, nutty, raspberry. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Codorníu WHAT: Pinot noir-read more-