A great guy and amazing winemaker. Did I mention how good the wines were? He told me to look up this interview instead of writing copious notes. Here is the interview. Interview with Nick Goldschmidt Experience is his teacher: An interview with winemaker Nick Goldschmidt – My Full Wine Glass For Nick Goldschmidt, owner andContinue reading “I was fortunate to have met Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker extraordinaire last year.”
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Val Do Avia Treixadura 2021
If you have not heard of the grape varietal, Treixadura, do not be concerned, you are in good company. It is originally from Portugal but is grown in Spain, especially in Ribeiro and Rías Baixas. This one is from Rías Baixas. There is a lot of documented history so rather than repeat it here, checkContinue reading “Val Do Avia Treixadura 2021”
‘The Mariner’ Never Fails to Impress. Dry Creek Vineyards does it again.
Dry Creek Vineyards ‘The Mariner’ 2019 This is a blend of 61% Cabernet, 18% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cab Franc, all sourced from their own Dry Creek Vineyards in Northern Sonoma. The Mariner had its initial launch in 2007 with the release of its 2004 vintage and was well received withContinue reading “‘The Mariner’ Never Fails to Impress. Dry Creek Vineyards does it again.”
More Santa Rita Magic- Rancho Las Hermanas Winery
Rancho Las Hermanas Winery 0r RLH for short. Rancho Las Hermanas is a north-facing ranch covering almost 600 acres, with just over 200 acres of grapevines planted, and 40 acres of avocado trees along the upper ridgelines. The ranch is steeped in history being part of the original Mexican Land Grant in 1837 called RanchoContinue reading “More Santa Rita Magic- Rancho Las Hermanas Winery”
From the Cellar- December 2023.
It’s become a tradition at home to pull out something nice the day after Christmas and enjoy it with a nice meal. The focus is always the wine and not so much the pairing- this year it was vegetable Lasagna. Torbreck RunRig 2003 – something from the Cellar. This is Torbreck’s flagship Shiraz and is sourcedContinue reading “From the Cellar- December 2023.”
Frankland Estate Wines- another undiscovered gem from West Australia.
Huon Hooke believes ‘Frankland Estate has emerged as one of the great vineyards in Australia’ Imagine leaving Perth and driving south east for 3.5 hours with nothing but scrub through ‘towns’ you cannot pronounce eventually travelling through Kojonup, population 878, about the only major town in outback WA. You think your lost, in the middleContinue reading “Frankland Estate Wines- another undiscovered gem from West Australia.”
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