Read my notes on wines from DeLille Cellars, Mark Ryan, William Church, Long Shadows, L’Ecole No. 41, Waterbrook, Gramercy Cellars, and Dunham Cellars during my June 24-29 trip to Woodinville and Walla Walla, WA.
Author: Jim Campanini
My trip to Doubleback Winery, in Walla Walla
Doubleback Winery’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament and outing sizzled – and not because of the heat. Drew Bledsoe and his staff were great and the Cabernet Sauvignon outstanding. My traveling companions, Kevin Couglin and TJ McCarthy, kept spirits high. Looking forward to 2016 – Jim Campanini, The Wine Novice.
Pieropan Soave with Prosciutto Pasta
The Wine Goddess fashioned a delightful pasta dish. Check it out.
A day at DeLille Cellars
Cool wines to shake up summer doldrums
Is the summer season half empty or half full? Some people believe the July Fourth holiday begins a downward trend to fall and then — egads!, winter — but I’m an ardent support of the summer doldrums. As the Italians say, “piano, piano” — easy, easy. Now’s the time to hang out, do little as […]
Savvy wine shoppers turn coupons into savings
Sharp-eyed wine buyers should always be on the lookout to make a “score”, and recently the New Hampshire State Liquor & Wine Outlets provided savvy consumers with such a savvy opportunity. The month of May featured a 15 percent discount on each purchase of Italian wine, including those previously marked down in clearance sale racks. […]
Gran Passione Rosso: An enchanting red of summer
If you long for a taste of Venice at your next summer barbecue, I’ve got a great dry red wine for you. Think of gliding along the Grand Canal in a gondola with Andrea Bocelli singing romantic love songs while sharing a gorgeous wine with your honey. That’s what Gran Passione Rosso is all about. […]
This wine had Triple Crown written all over it
When American Pharaoh clinched horseracing’s Triple Crown at Belmont Park two weeks ago, I was overjoyed for two reasons. First, the Sport of Kings had its first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed accomplished the endurance feat 37 years ago. Second, it confirmed my belief that something good was going to happen when I purchased four […]
A trio of enticing wines worth trying
From my palate to yours, here are three interesting wines I’ve tasted recently with the Wine Goddess and friends. • St. Michael Eppan Lahn Sauvignon Blanc, $17.99 — This aromatic white comes from one of Italy’s most modern wineries, located in the country’s northernmost region, Alto Adige-Trentino, along the Austrian border. Sudtirol (translation South Tyrol) […]
Raise a patriotic glass to holiday wine tastings events
Posted by The Sun Wine Novice on May 20th, 2015 The Wine Connextion in North Andover is promoting its American pride in Zinfandel this weekend. Here is a listing of upcoming wine tastings, including three in Andover and Lowell, that you might consider for an enjoyable experience. • On Saturday, May 23, Sam and Tina […]
