Why Riesling for Christmas and the holidays? “It’s such a versatile, satisfying wine. It goes well with all foods. It’s refreshing on the palate,” says Lazarus Guisso, a self-described “amateur de vin” (wine lover) with a sommelier’s knowledge of all things vino fino. A week ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Guisso, who is […]
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Kung Fu Girl Riesling kicks butt
I visited the Charles Smith wine-tasting room in Walla Walla, Washington in June and found it quite fascinating. A former top European rock band promoter, Smith grew up in California and returned to the Puget Sound area in 1999. Soon he moved to Walla Walla and produced 300 cases of his own wine. He’s never […]
Three wines to salute Jefferson, The Fourth
Thomas Jefferson was the nation’s first wine visionary.
WhatdoUwannado? Taste wine of course!
Wine tasting are fun, especially when your guest doesn’t know what is in the bottle. Follow along as Katelyn McNamara opens her palate to the mystery whites and comes up with some interesting findings. Buttered popcorn goes best with … ? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRrOeq5YLYo]
The Wonderful World of Whites
Time to learn a little about the texture, body, aromas and enjoyment of white wines. Serve them chilled and with delightful foods. It is a shame that some wine drinkers limit themselves to just red wine. That’s like shutting yourself off to half the great vintages now being produced across the globe. In this video, we […]
