Pinot Grigio
Robert Mondavi 2005 (about $11): From California’s Central Coast, here’s a tasty little Pinot Grigio with plenty of nice pear and citrus flavors at a very affordable price. I served this wine with an oyster ravioli and cream sauce. Talk about a perfect pairing! The wine’s crisp acidity cut through the sauce, allowing one to […]
Clay Station Wines Are a Super Buy
One of the most popular questions I’m asked by those who drink wine on an infrequent or semi-regular basis is, “what’s a good wine I can get for $10 or less?” I’m not sure why $10 seems to be the magic number for some people when purchasing a wine. Perhaps it’s that psychological price point […]
Tildio Leads the Way in Chelan Winery Boom
The number of Northwest wineries has exploded over the last decade and this is no more evident than in the Lake Chelan area, which is located in north central Washington. There are currently 13 wineries around Lake Chelan and plans for four more are in the making. One of these – Tildio Winery, located about […]
Blends: You’re Drinking More of Them Than You Might Think
You’ve probably heard the term “blend” when people talk about a particular wine, but what exactly are they really referring to? It’s simply a combination of two or more varietals, with a varietal being the equivalent of a purebred grape. Think of crossing a labrador (varietal) with a poodle (varietal) to come up with a […]
Sumac Ridge Treats its Guests Right
One of the highlights of my recent trip to the Okanagan Valley was a visit to Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, located just north of Summerland, British Columbia and now in its 25th year of operation. Sumac Ridge treats its guests like royalty by greeting them with a sample of wine before they even enter the […]