The first weekend of May 2017, I finally crossed Lake Tahoe off my bucket list with my first trip there. It seemed only fitting to celebrate my inaugural visit with a sparkling wine. Instead of choosing Champagne or a California sparkling wine, my usual go-tos, I selected the 2011 Lieb Cellars Reserve Blanc de Blancs […]
Tag: Pinot Blanc
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Once you visit Dutton-Goldfield Winery in the Russian River Valley, you understand the significance of the phrase ‘cool climate’ with regard to winegrowing and winemaking. It is indeed quite chilly in the mornings, with moderating breezes throughout the day. I must confess that if I were not living in the Napa Valley, I would love to […]
Summer Sippers
A few weeks ago, I decided to take a break from writing. I have many articles pending publication, so I felt like it was a good time to experience a summer break again. When I taught college, I had summers off, three months off. That is probably the one key thing I miss about teaching, time […]
Wine Bloggers’ Conference: Live Wine Blogging of Whites and Rosés
This is my third conference (2011, 2013, and 2014) and my third time participating in live wine blogging (10+ wines tasted in a hour) and I’ve never actually blogged during it. I am one of those who believes that the wines deserve a little more attention for a more thorough blog post. That being said, […]
Hector Wine Company and Forge Cellars
On my most recent trip to the Finger Lakes, I had the opportunity to taste wines from Hector Wine Company and Forge Cellars. Assistant Winemaker and Marketing Guru, Alexandra Doniger, led me through a comprehensive tasting of their wines in the Hector Wine Company tasting room located on the east side of Seneca Lake in Hector, […]
2012 Update: A Foris Vineyards and Winery Thanksgiving
I’ve been a fan of Foris Vineyards and Winery since I discovered them a few years ago. I love that the wines are both delicious and accessible to many because of their affordability. I’ve always thought Foris offers perfect wines for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals (the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris were big hits […]
My first impressions of Finger Lakes, NY wine country
Last weekend I traveled to Finger Lakes wine country for the first time in my life. Below are some of my first impressions. The people: Everyone I encountered in the Finger Lakes was friendly, gracious, hospitable, and kind. Some went well out of their way to make sure I had a wonderful food and/or wine […]
2010 Foris Pinot Blanc
Foris’ 2010 Pinot Blanc arrived as part of a shipment of complimentary samples a week or two ago and this was the first wine I couldn’t wait to try. Thankfully there were two extra bottles of Pinot Blanc included, because one is never enough of this wine. Although Pinot Blanc is often underrated and under-appreciated, […]
