Woman on Wine--wine recommendations from Amy Reiley

It’s proven that women are more sensitive than men to the subtleties of taste. They also tend to give more provocative, enticing descriptions of wine. That’s why we have women do our wine writing. In her monthly column, Woman on Wine, our internationally recognized wine and spirits journalist and woman on wine Amy Reiley brings us her personal tasting notes. Get inspired to try something new from her latest wine recommendations.

Parparoussis Petite Fleur Rosé - a Greek wine made from indigenous grapes

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Parparoussis Winery – Greek wines from indigenous grapes

April 9, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley A few weeks ago I attended a tasting of Greek wines with the intention of getting a handful of new recommendations for a “white wines for spring” sort of article. I did not expect to be swept away by the wines of one very special winery and the people […]

Mumm Napa - sparkling wines from Napa perfect for springtime

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Sparkling Wine from Napa for Springtime or Anytime

March 14, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by admin +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley Why G. H. Mumm’s sparkling wines from Napa are perfect for spring G. H. Mumm is one of the best-known and highest-regarded of France’s Champagne houses. In the late 1970’s Mumm chose to invest in California, and established a sparkling wine brand based in Napa. The winery’s estate vineyard […]

2016 Cordon Chardonnay

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The Wineries of Santa Barbara County–discover the pleasures of Santa Barbara Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

February 9, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley This month’s column is a sentimental choice for me. The wineries of Santa Barbara County were profoundly affected by the recent wildfires and mudslides. Although, unlike the Northern California fires, the wineries themselves were, for the most part, far from the fire lines. But the impact to the community and […]

The Sustainable Winemaking of Gerard Bertrand

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Drinking Wine that Makes a Difference–discover the sustainable winemaking of Gerard Bertrand

January 25, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by admin +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley The beginning of the year is traditionally when we focus on how to better ourselves and our world. I don’t know about you but I feel pretty powerless when I think about what our world needs. However I’m not ready to sink into the pool of hopelessness. Instead, I’m […]

Castell d'Age Cuvee "Anne Marie" a premium Cava from Spain

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Premium Cava Perfect for Celebrations

December 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley You’re probably already familiar with Spanish sparkling wine, or Cava. But the wines you most likely know are the ones from two or three producers that are priced around the ten-dollar mark. Don’t get me wrong, I drink my share of them, too! These are perfect, dry and reasonably […]