Cowper came by winemaking in a most unusual manner. After earning his Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, he moved to Albuquerque and got his broker's license as a REALTOR. He met his wife who was a graduate student in linguistics at UNM. They wound up taking a wine appreciation class together which ignited his technical interest in wine.
When I heard about a quality Pinot Noir coming out of the Temecula Valley, I was extremely skeptical. I have tasted two Pinot Noirs from the area and they don't...
Paul V & Merrill Bonarrigo, Paul M & Karen Bonarrigo
When I bring up the topic of wines from Texas, I invariably get a guffaw, a "they make wine in ...
In May 2012, a dream that Mark Manfield and Lawrie Lipton shared became a reality. They opened the doors to the newest tasting room in Temecula wine country, Lo...
His wines will be made for the market, but at the same time to his palate. He believes there's a place for sweet wines and rosés, as long as they're done right. He wants his wines to be food friendly, easy to drink and not out of reach on the budget.
When he first arrived at Leoness two years ago there was "nothing here" he said, just a kitchen and the basics. There was hardly any budget. He had broken his ankle and spent the first four months in the kitchen on crutches.
Her philosophy is simple. Get it right in the vineyards and use a hands-off approach. She makes three wines; Guwürtztraminer, Cabernet Franc and the crown jewel, Cabernet Sauvignon.
"Inspired by the ancient traditions of Persia, Rooted in the modern expressions of California." You'll find those words of the back of every bottle of wine from...
Sokol Blosser started in 1971. I had the pleasure of visiting the winery last night. "Pinot is our passion." Non vintage Elevation Red. Syrah based with 12 other varietals.
Ahead of the Wine Bloggers Conference in Portland, we visited Washington County in the famed Willamette Valley.
Wine Bloggers Conference Pre Excursion to...