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He is the founder and brains behind the Wine Advocate, and has reviewed a red-iculous number of wines over the years.
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If I had a website of the week, this would be this one. Simple, classy, and informative.
Nefarious Cellars
Their pinot is fantastic, and will surely be the wine of the week when I find an occasion to open up the bottle.
Did I mention the owners are super friendly? well they are.
Giradet Cellars Baco Noir 2002. Umpqua Valley, Oregon.
According to the Oregon Experts: Girardet is a pioneer in this variety on the West Coast. We have been producing it since 1991, and each vintage is gaining in depth and excellence. Baco Noir was developed in the Armagnac region of Bordeaux by Francois Baco. It is one […]
After a nice weekend of winetasting, grilling, and enjoying friends and family in Lake Chelan, I have the following wine of the week to report on.
Luna Merlot 2002
According to our friends at Luna: The 2002 Merlot has a deep, inviting nose of ripe cherries and brambleberry. There is an underlying smokiness and spice, redolent of […]
This summer I plan to post more pictures that tell the story of my summer of 2006. Here is the first one.
Domain Drouhin Pinot Noir Lourene 2002
According to them: “Everything I love about the 2002 vintage is evident in Laurène. The flavors are all extraordinary in their richness, and neither rough nor heavy. The architecture of the wine is a marvel of harmony with very fine and noble tannins bringing a silky roundness to the wine - […]
Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2004
According to them: Brilliant and deep ruby-red in colour.
On the nose it has notes of blackberries. It is full, soft and well-structured on the palate. It has a well-balanced acidity and a clean and persistent aftertaste.
According to me: Up front this wine smelt like a mushroom patch, but as the wine opened […]
Last night Liz and I ventured up to our favorite place to enjoy a glass of wine in Seattle - Maple Leaf Cellar. Owners Jill and Paul were hosting a “Sideways” party with a bunch of folks geeking out on 5 very different Pinot Noir’s benifiting Relay for Life. My pick among the 5 for wine […]