Maryland: not just for crabs anymore
When I visit Maryland, crabs are always on the agenda, but I never bothered to even taste a Maryland wine until last month.
Exploring Epicurean Experiences: Wine Pairing Dinners
Semi-private sit down epicurean experiences like the one offered at St. Francis are not uncommon anymore, but they are for this price.
2012 John Duval “Plexus” White Blend
This is a floral treat from John Duval, the former Chief Winemaker at Penfolds. A bowl of aromatic white flowers blow up from the glass, followed by poached pear. The palate is just as floral. Magnolias and cit...
2011 Edwin Dyer Viognier
Tasting note for 2011 Edwin Dyer Viognier from the Rogue Valley AVA in Oregon. Plush and tropical; recommended.
2011 Pepi Chenin Blanc-Viognier
A very pleasant wine at a very pleasant price: easy to drink, pairing with a surprising number of food flavors. Highly Recommended (90).
Palate Press Wine of the Week – Hart’s Desire Cabernet Sauvignon
A stunner at this price. Highly Recommended (91-93).
Hart’s Desire
I stumbled upon Hart's Desire at the Waterfront Tasting Room (53 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA) during Taste Alexander Valley, 2012. John Hart and his daughter, Shea, were working the room. They were both marvel...
2009 Quaking Hills “Hidden Springs Vineyard” Viognier
The overall sensation is fresh and tropical. Drink with grilled shrimp.