Here is an exciting Pinot Noir... It has a unique earthy complexity that evolves in your mouth and brings out a nice fruit finish. Elizabeth Chambers Cellar, single vineyard, Lazy River Vineyard, in Oregon's Willamette Valley Wine Region.
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Wine Blending Weekend
The is WINE BLENDING WEEKEND at the Gelfand Winery in the Paso Robles California Wine Region. My good friend Len Gelfand has an annual blending party to determine the next blending ideas from his best fans. Gelfand Vineyards are BIG Bold Flavor-Rich wines... using...
#26 Best Wine in the world for 2014
Recognize this wine? TOP 100 WINE OF 2014. This was a special year for the Emeritus Vineyards Pinot Noir winery when they hit #26 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines in the world for 2014. 2011 Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir. This is a spectacular Pinot noir...
Lemon Gnochi
Lemon Gnocchifilled with trout and bulls tail au jus Wine Pairing: Alambrado Sauvignon Blanc Lamb Kidneys with toffee sauce Wine Pairing: Santa Julia Extra Brut Fresh Pasta of Lemon Balm & Mint,with caramelized sweetbreads, fruits, nuts and edible...
Quintessential Winemaker, Carmelo Patti
Stepping into the Bodega of Carmelo Patti is like finding yourself in another place in time... just see the time passage in these photos. Underground, castle lighting, concrete fermentation tanks build into the walls of the building, wooden vise doors to hold back the...
Bodega Viemonte Vineyards
The Bodega Viamonte vineyards with Andes Mountains as the backdrop, in Mendoza, Argentina.
Santa Barbara Wine Region of Santa Ynez
Exploring the Santa Barbara Wine Region of Santa Ynez... it is harvest time. The vineyards are looking beautiful!
Semillon by Marcelo Miras
This 2014 Semillon by Marcelo Miras is a very special wine! When in Patagonia, Marcelo was so excited about this wine sharing it with me... and was was so distracted by his Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc that I just did not realize how very good is this wine. Now,...
20th Best Wine in the World for 2011
Does anyone recognize this wine? This very special wine was the 20TH BEST WINE IN THE WORLD FOR 2011... as named by Wine Spectator magazine's Top 100 Wines in the World. Look closely at the label. The Robert Mondavi Winery produces a wide variety and quality of wines....
Orin Swift 2014 Machete, a magical Petite Syrah
Exploring Extraordinary PETITE SYRAH! The Orin Swift - 2014 Machete is a magical Petite Sirah wine, a revered grape varietal at Orin Swift. 2014 had ideal growing conditions which allowed for an exceptional harvest. This Petite Sirah, Syrah & Grenache blend has a...