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-
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-
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-
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-
Clear, bright, medium intensity golden yellow. Aromas of tropical fruit inundate the nose: pineapple, mango, banana, and guava all blended together. Soft hints of ripe, juicy melons and pears that run down your chin when you bite them. On the-read more-
I visited Oregon's Willamette Valley July 19-22 and wrestled with what I wanted to write for Palate Press. After just one day, I knew the story and the people were much better than just what I found at the bottom-read more-
Sunshine and sea breezes, mixed with generous amounts of rich, deep, loamy soil blended with the influence of the winemaker’s hand. These elements coax some outstanding wines from the producers along New England’s Coastal Wine Trail where nine vineyards and-read more-
Virginia wines are going places. Where? That remains to be seen—but it could be somewhere really interesting. A modern wine industry that started with a handful of estates in the late 1970s has exploded to nearly 200 wineries covering every-read more-