Winemaker Jay Somers at the J Christopher Winery Daytime and Matthew Horbund take you to Oregon to visit the new vineyard that will be the home of Appassionata from J Christopher Winery. A joint venture between J Christopher and Dr Loosen Wines, we’ll chat with Winemaker Jay Somers, as well as VP from Loosen USA…
With October just finished, and people already planning their 2010 Oktoberfest parties, I thought it would be a great time to review a German Riesling. If you haven’t had a Riesling before, or only have had Rieslings from California or Washington, I recommend you find and enjoy a German one soon. There are many great…
If you follow me on twitter, you know I’ve been talking up Dr Loosen Wines Dr L 2008 Riesling this week. It’s not because they promised to feature me on their blog, and it’s not because I owe them anything. I’ve paid for the 3 bottles of this sweeter white wine that I drank this…
Benefits of Cooking with Wine Using wine as an ingredient in cooking can bring numerous benefits to your dishes. Not only does it enhance the flavors and aromas, but it also adds depth and richness to sauces and marinades. Let’s explore the various advantages of cooking with wine: Enhancing Flavors: Wine has the remarkable ability…
Explore the historical significance of wine in literature and art Wine has always occupied a special place in literature and art, symbolizing cultural, social, and religious undertones throughout history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, where it held great importance and subsequently spread to various cultures worldwide. From…
The growth of the wine industry in the United States The wine industry in the United States has experienced significant growth and development over the years. From its humble beginnings, it has evolved into a thriving and competitive market. With changing consumer preferences and a growing interest in wine, the industry has adapted to meet…
Sommelier Paul Grieco Talks German Riesling Passion is contagious. When someone is passionate about a topic, they are often able to transfer that passion to you. You see how excited they are about the topic, and you get enthralled. You want to be that passionate about it. You want to be that passionate about ANYTHING….
“People talk dry, but drink sweet.” The first time I heard that, I was interviewing the winemaker of Barefoot Wine, Jennifer Wall. It came up again during a twitter conversation yesterday, regarding a newspaper wine review saying a wine was dry, when it was technically off-dry. (Yes, splitting atoms for most wine drinkers, I know…)…
It’s a scant few days before Thanksgiving, have you finalized your menu yet? Of course you have, and you’ve paired the perfect wine with the meal, right? Well, most wine writers and sommeliers will argue that there is no ONE wine that works perfectly for Thanksgiving. I’ve written about pairing wine with Thanksgiving meals before,…
Visiting the Vineyards and Orchards of Oregon It has been over 18 months since I last made the pilgrimage from Florida to Oregon. It’s a trip that is comprised of several airports and many hours to leave the land of sweltering sun to arrive at the land of lush hills and fantastic fruit. That fantastic…
