Malbec had always played a supporting role in the great red blends of Bordeaux, but during the 20th century, its role had steadily diminished to the point that many French estates were no longer including it in their blends. Then,…
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Malbec: Easy-Drinking, Spicy Pleasure in a Glass
Tagged with: Argentina, Columbia Valley, easy-drinking wines, Malbec, Mendoza, spicy wines, The Comeback Kid, Washington
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Easier to Sneeze Than Pronounce
Imagine if you were able to create a wine in a test tube. What characteristics would it have? Hmm… Let’s start with an aroma that’s engagingly floral, perhaps with a hint of sweet spice and a note that would differentiate…
Tagged with: Alsace, asian cuisine, California, Central Coast, Columbia Valley, food and wine pairings, France, Gewurztraminer, Sonoma County, Tex-Mex, Washington, white wine
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Taking Wine to New Heights in Washington
American Viticultural Areas are the U.S. equivalent of wine appellations in France. In order to gain AVA status, an area must be shown to possess unique characteristics that separate it from neighboring areas. In some cases, it’s the general environment.…
Tagged with: American Viticultural Areas, AVA, Columbia Valley, Naches Heights, Pacific Northwest, Phil Cline, Pinot Gris, PNW, Riesling, Syrah, Washington
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
