If there’s one style of wine we can’t get enough of in summer it’s rosé. We love it as a sparkling or still wine, in wineglasses at home or on a picnic, or even in plastic (slight wince) at the pool or the beach. Pink = fun Why? The color
There’s a reason most Oregonians don’t leave the state for vacations: they have everything they need right here. The same could be said about Oregon’s wines, too – which is what I found when I finally went beyond the famed Willamette Valley region a few months ago. Along with the
When you put a lot of great vineyards making expensive wines in a tiny hilltop region, some conflict will inevitably result — especially when the wine is a long-aged red wine that has been chronicled for over 450 years. These well-known and well-documented wines are called Brunello di Montalcino. Montalcino the name
The name comes from the tajona rock used to grind the blue agave cactuses to make this premium tequila – and discs of dark grey stone (piedra) are affixed to both the front of the luxurious display box and the top of the elegant bottle within. The term “extra añejo”
A floral aroma is followed by a heady flavor of golden delicious apples through the palate and into the finish. A touch of earthiness lends authenticity without the astringency of an artisanal or completely natural product; it lacks the heat or bite of craft beers and ciders. This cider is
The name Tuscany immediately conjures images of sun-drenched fields studded with ochre-stone buildings and roadside cafes in ancient hilltop villages where one can quaff vibrant red wine. But what is the name of that famous Tuscan wine we drink in our dreams? It can’t be Chianti; that’s the basic red
When the moment came to pour some of this wine into the dish I was cooking, my hand hovered over my glass instead. Though I did eventually add the wine to the pot of beef stew, I had to sample it several times beforehand. Aromas of dark berries, cherries with
Invest a few dollars in a champagne stopper for this champagne, and serve it for two occasions. First, sip it with caviar on New Year’s Eve. The wine is a pale tan-yellow with tiny bubbles in the glass, and there’s a hint of bread aroma to begin the experience. It’s