2019 Russell B Gregory Winery Pinot Grigio
This is not your Grandma’s typical semi-sweet to fruity Pinot Grigio. Sourced from biodynamic grapes grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this dry white throws a serious punch and kick of fresh clean pear, Macintosh apple, Meyer lemon and green melon fruit. Layered with a slight nuttiness and a polished...
2018 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Without a doubt, the best Chardonnay that has ever passed through my lips, be it classic French or New World California. I have always been a fan of this Napa Valley white for many years but only recently have I had the opportunity to sample it once again. The...
2017 Gibbs Cabernet Franc
Majority of the wine world knows anything and everything about Cabernet Sauvignon. But why are they so uninformed and naïve to the great wonders of Cabernet Franc? If they would only research and try one, they would be quite surprised, even converted if you ask me. This example, hailing...
2015 Small Gully “Mr. Blacks Concoction” Shiraz/Viognier
Did you ever taste a wine and feel like you hit the lottery? When you consider the price you can pay for a great Syrah (or Shiraz as they call it in Australia) and compare it to this value beast, well, you now know the feeling. Loaded with bold...
2018 Domaine de la Bastide Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Just like a good friend who moves away and years later returns back home, the reunion is joyful as past memories begin to flow. You missed them terribly and can’t wait to generate an even greater bond between you. That is my experience with the 2018 Domaine de la...
2018 Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Rendezvous Rose
With Springtime knocking on the weather map, no need to wait for those warm Spring and Summer nights to enjoy a refreshing glass of rose. Especially when it’s big and racy; fun and tasty. From California’s Queen of Zinfandel, Carol Shelton has hit a home run once again with...
2011 Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella
While planning an Italian dinner feast with friends, I mentioned that I had the perfect wine that I wanted to pair with our main entrée, a slow cooked shredded beef ragu pasta. When I stated the wine was an Amarone, a friend spoke up and said that she had...
2017 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
Like having the opportunity to drive a Mazzerati, witnessing the London Philharmonic perform or dining at one of the world’s greatest restaurants, to experience tasting this recent masterpiece is truly in the same classification. Young, tight, elegant, racy, rich, dense, luscious and seductive are just a few of the...
2017 Russell B. Gregory Rose
On this Valentine’s Day, or for that matter, any day throughout the year, what a better way to say I Love You than by enjoying a glass of this rare and unique rose. Made from 30% Syrah and 70% Gewürztraminer grapes from the Hungarian Vineyard in the Willamette Valley...
2015 Jeff Cohn “The Impostor”
Like a maestro conducting a symphony orchestra, who takes every note in the musical scale (A,G,B,D,F) and blends them into a work of art, the same can be said for wine blend master Jeff Cohn. Yet, his notes are of the grape varietal expression (Z,S,PS,G,M,V), which he has been...