For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with Foris Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer, Rogue Valley (sample facilitated by Preston-Layne & Partners); SRP for the 2019 vintage is $15). With its sweet floral and citrus aromatics, a luscious and spicy palate reminiscent of Asian pears and ginger, it begs for for food, […]
Tag: Oregon
Wine and Olive Oil
I’ve been on a bit of a writing ‘vacation’ since the fourth of July weekend, trying to sort out what I can continue to do in my increasingly limited spare time. I’ve enrolled in a wine marketing course this fall and I am being considered for a print writing opportunity, so I am at a point […]
June Solstice Sippers!
I haven’t been reviewing as many standalone wines lately as I’ve been focusing more on experiences, especially winery experiences for American Winery Guide. I have TEN winery reviews in the queue for publication, so stay tuned for those to go live throughout 2016. At any rate, I recently enjoyed a couple of noteworthy samples that […]
In My Glass: East Coast and West Coast in the House
My life as I know it is about to change for one month. I am preparing to process the largest wine club I have ever managed. It means long hours and long work weeks. I am putting my personal life on hold for at least two to four weeks to see this through successfully, so if […]
Beth’s Smart Sip: 2014 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris
Just a few posts ago, I was saying how pinot gris wasn’t a go-to varietal wine for me. I am going to eat my words right this very second because I have discovered another good example, this time, a pinot gris from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The 2014 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, a […]
What’s in my Glass: Random Wine Samples
As a wine and travel writer, I am often asked to visit wineries and accept wine samples. I say yes to samples, but I try to specify exactly what I want. That does not always work, because wineries and public relations people want to get their wines out there for some media love. Therefore, I […]
My August Sips
It’s not quite yet the end of August, but below is my month-end roundup of great wines, from Dry Creek Valley, Napa Valley, Pennsylvania, Sonoma County, Spain, and Willamette Valley. This is not an all-inclusive list, so if you haven’t checked out this post from my trip to Hudson-Chatham Winery a couple of weeks ago, please do. […]
American Wine Story: A Review
I had the opportunity to preview American Wine Story the weekend of October 10-12, 2014, and after viewing it, I saw bits and pieces of myself in the movie. I moved to Napa, California nine months ago, my own leap of faith after a divine storm that shook me awake from my comfortable, yet unsatisfying […]
Twelve Wines of Christmas and Beyond
My blog is a mélange of wine and travel experiences, but sometimes we just need some wine recommendations for upcoming holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, or for everyday consumption. Below are some of the most current wines I have tasted this year, along with some of my favorites from throughout […]
Uniquely Oregon: Union Wine Company
We’re not California, and we aren’t France, and we’re ok with that. Oregon is unique and so is our wine. ~ Union Wine Company Sometimes it is so challenging to transition from abstract to concrete, to put my thoughts and emotions into words. At that moment, I struggle. Will my mere words do this winery and/or […]
