On the Ground and in the Trenches
Spain Revisited through the Eyes of its New Vignerons The Town of Aguilera and surrounding vineyards which go into Dominio del Aguila’s entry level wine, Picaro. It had to happen. It was destined to...
View ArticleConfessions of a Closet Merlot Drinker
A Tell-All Tale & The Tuscan Merlot That Inspired It Readers of my work know that I love Barolo, and Sangiovese. They also know that I have developed a love for the new wave of Spanish wines, as...
View ArticleNot Bordeaux or Napa; Washington State Wine
Touring Vineyards, Talking Terroir & Tasting Vintages with WA’s Top Producers For me, it started over ten years ago: a fascination with a region that I had paid very little attention to previously....
View ArticleReintroducing Italy’s Greatest White Varietal
A Fonte Canale Vertical with Cristiana Tiberio When I think back on my journey to understanding the regional wines and foods of Italy, it was the region of Abruzzo that piqued my interest the most....
View ArticleGrosses Gewächs – Power, Purity and Presence
German Grosses Gewächs (GG) Riesling – Power, Purity and Presence Riesling Grapes Few grapes can match the versatility of Riesling – thus it is often dubbed “King of Grapes” and “World’s Greatest...
View ArticleA Ten-Year Journey with G.D. Vajra
Passion, Tradition, Family, and Barolo The consummate host, Giuseppe Vaira I’m thinking back almost ten years ago, at a time when I was working two jobs to support a young family, as well as writing...
View ArticleFor The Love of Food, Wine, Friends and Kids
A Perfect–Imperfect Balancing Act at The Cellar Table Which one of these is not like the others? Good wineSophisticated foodStimulating conversationYoung children I love my kids. More than anything....
View ArticleValentine’s Day Caviar & Champagne Tasting Event
This Valentine’s Day we decided to celebrate Champagne’s love affair with caviar with a beautiful, intimate event showcasing Calvisius Caviar and Charles Heidsieck Champagne. This tasting allowed us to...
View ArticleKelley Fox Tasting & Dinner
On February 19, we had the honor of hosting one of our favorite producers of Willamette– Kelley Fox. The anticipation for this event resulted in us selling out of tickets before we could even get a...
View ArticleJaboulet La Chapelle Hermitage Tasting & Dinner
Last Friday, we hosted another educational tasting event, led by our very own General Manager and Wine Director, Anna-Christina Cabrales and her fellow Sommelier Society of America instructor, Denise...
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