Some folks shudder when they hear the phrase ‘American Chardonnay.’ For many, the reference conjures up movie-theatre butter. But instead of the butter being inside a bucket with us seated in front of a big screen with lounging chairs, it’s in a wine glass. And there is some legitimacy to
If you’ve followed my adventures to Oregon wine country here and here (to name a couple) you know that I’ve got mad love for the wines of the entire state! Since the dreaded ‘Rona reared its ugly head, there has been so
An article about Pinot Noir? I’m sure you’re shocked. But it is THE varietal that got me into wine as I shared recently in my love letter to Carneros wine. Of course, I now drink all sorts of things. But I will always credit Pinot Noir
If you’ve visited the Willamette Valley for wine tasting, you may have based yourself in Portland or McMinnville. Portland allows for easy access to the northern part of the Willamette Valley in addition to the Columbia Gorge region with its stunning waterfalls
One of the hardest things when visiting the Willamette Valley is deciding where to taste. While that’s the case for many wine regions, I find it particularly true for the Willamette Valley. It’s a region dominated by one varietal – Pinot Noir – so how do you even begin to
As a lover of all the bubbles, I’ve been keeping an eye on the bubbly game in Willamette Valley. If I recall correctly (and stuff does get lost in there from time to time) I think my first experience with Willamette Valley sparkling wine was from Argyle Winery. I’ve had
Y’all may not know this, but I taste a lot of wine. Shocking, I know! Some of the wines are spectacular, some are good, some
I love bubbly! And I enjoy and appreciate it from places around the world. Of course, champagne is always king, but there are so many
Rosé All Day with Texas Rosé Wines? Sounds like a plan! And one with tons of options. One of the things the Texas wine industry
