2019 Celler 9+ Mèdol Selleció, Cartoixà Vermell, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Curiosity and the desire for adventure add excitement and spice to life. People who embrace these traits often seem so much more… sexy! Even in this reserved time at home in a more insular world, we can find plenty […]
2017 Rutherford Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei I did a little wine shelf wandering. My theory is, if you’re armed with a bit of knowledge and an adventurous spirit, you’ll be rewarded. Rutherford Lane Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of my theory. It’s also a […]
2019 McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei McBride Sisters Collection has a great story. Two real sisters. Andréa and Robin. Two different mothers, same father. Raised on different continents, both in prominent wine regions. They didn’t even know about each other until they were 16 and 25 […]
2019 Barnard Griffin, Rosé of Sangiovese Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Tasting Barnard Griffin Rosé for the first time is like experiencing an Italian-American love story, of sorts… An Italian visits Washington State, decides she feels very much at home, then thrives in her new surroundings. That’s a version of my own story. […]
2017 Domaine des Gravennes Côtes-du-Rhône, Suze la Rousse, France Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Côtes-du-Rhône reds remind me of snuggling in front of a fireplace. But, snuggling up with a delicious bottle of red wine doesn’t require being in front of a crackling fireplace. In fact, as I write this in the midst of […]
2018 Vina Robles Albariño, Paso Robles, California Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei You may already be familiar with Paso Robles. Some call it the “wild west of wine”. Maybe that wild reputation frees some local winemakers to experiment with lesser known grapes and unique blends. Or, maybe it’s the land itself. Paso Robles […]
Alsace is located in northeastern France. It’s so far north that the wine grapes of the region may remind you more of neighboring Germany. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc. Mostly white wines with the occasional light bodied Pinot Noir. It seemed appropriate to end our three-part visit to Alsace with my favorite kind of bubbles, […]
Alsace is in northeastern France. It’s so far north that the wine grapes of the region may remind you more of neighboring Germany. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc. Mostly white wines with the occasional light bodied Pinot Noir. We began our three-part visit to Alsace with a Riesling that had us seeing stars. In this, […]
Who’s ready for another romantic journey by the glass? So far we’ve visited Northern California and Italy. Today, we head to Terres d’étoiles – “land of stars” in a part of France that many overlook… Alsace is located in northeastern France. The wine grapes of the region may remind you more of Germany or Austria. […]
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