Recent Wine Reviews

Vermouth’s Resurgence as Aperitif: Dry and White Vermouths from Europe and America

Posted on December 7 2020

Vermouth is enjoying growing popularity, including a number of American producers of attractively packaged, premium bottlings. As shown in the graph below, sales in the US are on a strong upward trend (a 21% increase in US Vermouth imports in 2018 … Continue reading →

Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving

Posted on November 10 2020

For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different. Because of the COVID pandemic, family and friends will not be gathering in large numbers to celebrate. Instead, we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading →

Siduri Pinot Noir: Latest Releases from California and Oregon

Posted on July 23 2020

Siduri is one of America’s preeminent producers of Pinot Noir. Under the guidance of founder Adam Lee, it produces a wide variety of vineyard designated premium wines and blends from celebrated vineyards in California and Oregon. Adam and his winemaker, … Continue reading →

Paso Robles: Cabernet Sauvignon & Other Bordeaux Varieties from the CAB Collective

California Zinfandel: A New Look

Chile's Premium Wine Revolution

Wines of the Piedmont: Arneis and Nebbiolo from Roero

The Wines of Beaujolais

Tannat and Other Wines of Uruguay

Chianti Classico: Exciting Times

South Africa Whites & Old Vines

The Wines of Mount Veeder

American Sparkling Wine

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Report #70 – The Rocks District: America’s Unique Terroir - (10pp)

Introduction
The Unique Wines of The Rocks District
Wine Chemistry of The Rocks District
Getting Rid of the Funk
Tasting Notes and Ratings: The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

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Report #16 – Oregon Pinot Noir (31pp)

Introduction
A Very Brief History of Oregon Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir: The Grape
Geography, Climate and Soils
In the Vineyard
In the Winery
The Styles of Oregon Pinot Noir
Oregon Pinot Noir and Food Pairings
The Market for Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes and Ratings

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