Visiting Sonoma Valley

July 7, 2014

The following road trip to Sonoma Valley occurred in 2014. At the request of friends who are visiting the area, …

Rosé Wines

June 5, 2014

I poured, I swirled, I sniffed, I tasted once, I tasted again…I reflected and then thoughtfully said “there is nothing …

May 6, 2014

I recently hosted a wine tasting event for my daughter’s birthday and her friends. The evening was enjoyed by all …

August 24, 2012

SLEIGHT OF HAND The Magician Riesling 2014 Columbia Valley, Washington state. Winemaker says “Possessing 11 grams of residual sugar, The …

February 1, 2007

GLORIA FERRER Blanc de Noirs NV Carneros, California 100% Pinot Noir Wine Spectator 90 rating “Fun and festive, with floral …

February 1, 2007

RIDGE Three Valleys 2012 Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma CA 79% Zinfandel, 12% Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah, 1% Alicante Bouchet Popular …

January 8, 2007

DELOACH Pinot Noir 2013 Russian River Valley, Sonoma CA Wine Enthusiast 90 rating says “Raspberry syrup and rose hips mark …