Merlot Rocks
Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from L’Ecole. In preparation for the Wine Blogger Conference 2010 being held in Walla Walla, WA (which I will not be attending this year, sob!) several...
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*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from L’Ecole Winery. As my fellow wine bloggers jet off to Walla Walla, Washington this week for the 2010 Wine Blogger Conference, I’ve decided to toast...
View ArticleTis the Season…
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the folks at Maryhill Winery. For white wines! Oh yes, the DC swamp has returned for the spummall. That would would be spring/summer/fall. Or what I...
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*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Maryhill Winery. An ode to Viognier: Viognier, I love your flowery aromas, your lingering citrus, your slightly oily mouthfeel. I could drink you all...
View ArticleI’ll Take Another Glass. Or 2.
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the winery. Fall approaches. Not too long ago I was wishing for summer and dreaming of white wines. Now my thoughts are edging back to the red end of...
View ArticleScary and Spooky
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the winery. One of the very cool things about running this wine blog is the opportunity it gives me to learn about producers I’m not likely to have...
View ArticleLove at First Sip
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the winery. I’ve been digging on Cabernet Franc lately. Something about the fresh fruit notes and lovely spices and earthy bits is just really...
View Article2008 August Cellars Riesling
The 4th round of speed dating at the WBC 12 is the 2008 August Cellars Riesling, made with fruit from Eastern Washington and retailing for $14. Lime, stone, minerals, spice, and white flowers on the...
View Article2010 Chatte D’Avignon Seven of Hearts GSM
Round 6 of speed dating tasting brings us the 2010 Chatte D’Avignon Seven of Hearts GSM. The wine has a 252 case production and comes to us from WA state. You can buy it for $25 at the winery and in...
View Article2008 Maryhill Zinfandel
Round 7 of speed dating and we find the 2008 Maryhill Zinfandel from WA state on our table. I’m very familiar with Maryhill and absolutely love their Cab Francs. The Zin retails $17ish and you can find...
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