After tasting the current vintages, I have to say that they display wonderful elegance and restraint with impressive balance, reflecting the regional characteristics whilst raising the bar from previous vintages. Congratulations Virginia on an amazing job! Filius Chardonnay 2017 – Elegant with impressive balance. Lovely bright nose with layers of apple and citrus and pineappleContinue reading “Vasse Felix- making world class wines in Margaret River- pt 2”
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Vasse Felix Winery- making world class wines in Margaret River- Pt 1.
The winery was the first in the Margaret River region and was established by Dr Tom Cullity who spent a number of years searching for the perfect site for his vineyard. There is no documented evidence of Tom reading Dr Gladstones report in 1965 but needly to say both men were definitely “ahead of theContinue reading “Vasse Felix Winery- making world class wines in Margaret River- Pt 1.”
The Romance of Spain- captured in a bottled
Ferrer Bobet Red Blend- 2016 This is an impressive wine by anyone’s standards! This intriguing blend of 50% Carignane, 25% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and most definitely has that immediate appeal factor that is most desirable in a wine. I should also mention at this point, it won the Gran Vinari d’OrContinue reading “The Romance of Spain- captured in a bottled”
Marietta Cellars- California’s hidden secret, great family winery, great wine.
Not to be confused with Marietta Wine Cellars established in 2000 in Ohio. Marietta Cellars, located just outside of Geyserville in Sonoma County, and was founded in 1978 by Chris Bilbro and has been referred to as an American Success story with the simple aim of … producing good honest wines at good honest pricesContinue reading “Marietta Cellars- California’s hidden secret, great family winery, great wine.”
Some of the best value driven wines from Columbia Valley you will ever drink …
Butch and Jerry Milbrandt were fourth generation famers and made the transition from potatoes and apples when they relocated to Eastern Washington in 1997 and have since won numerous awards and a constant string of 90 plus pt. ratings. The bottom line is these guys (along with Butch’s children Buck and Kerri) make some impressiveContinue reading “Some of the best value driven wines from Columbia Valley you will ever drink …”
Benton Lane Winery: All Estate grown fruit from Willamette Valley
Benton Lane Winery: All Estate grown fruit from Willamette Valley Founded by Steve and Carol Girard- yes, you guessed it, one and the same people that established Girard Winery in Napa- one of my favorites. In the course of producing some amazing wines in Napa, Mary discovered, and fell in love with Pinot Noir andContinue reading “Benton Lane Winery: All Estate grown fruit from Willamette Valley”
An unsung gem from Paso Robles
I passed through the Paso Robles region briefly last November but didn’t have the time to stop in at Austin Hope Winery. After tasting the 2018, I’ve realized the gravity of my mistake.
Just a short note …
I wrote a monthly newsletter for 6 years and my dilemma was always how long should the story be and how much information. The same question arose when I was convinced to start this blog. All of that being said, I will post both longer articles and shorter ones and welcome comments. The focus willContinue reading “Just a short note …”
Vine to Table 