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TagA Taste of Utopia in Willamette Valley
Many people have told me the Willamette Valley is utopia. Some of them live there, the others aspire to. On my last trip to the area, I vi..
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Chardonnay Round-Up – 10 Reviews
I’ve had quite a few Chardonnay on my tasting table over the past few months. This article is a round-up of good to excellent Chardonnay w..
Chalk Hill Estate Wine – Seven Reviews
Chalk Hill Estate wine primarily comes from their vineyard in central Sonoma County. The winery releases about 16 bottlings annually. Four..
Petaluma Gap AVA — What Everyone Should Know
The Petaluma Gap AVA celebrates its second anniversary on December 9. Unlike some AVAs which are established, but fail to gain traction co..
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Three Current Releases from Gary Farrell Winery
I’ve got fresh reviews of three current releases from Gary Farrell Winery, based on samples, below. There’s two Chardonnay and a Pinot Noi..
Shafer Hillside Select 2014 & 4 more from Shafer
It’s always a good day when new review samples from Shafer Vineyards arrive. The days I get to taste them are even better. Below are revie..
Mediterranean Climate — Why it’s Great for Winegrowing
Climate is the weather of a particular place over a long period of time. And it is arguably the single, most-important factor determining ..
Lenné Estate Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Lenné Estate produces Pinot Noir and, as of the 2016 vintage, Chardonnay, solely from their own vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Wil..
J Vineyards – Four Current Releases Reviewed
Founded in 1986, J Vineyards and Winery has always provided high-quality wines that reflect their AVA and vineyards. And, while not inexpe..
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Amici Cellars Cabernet, Pinot, Chardonnay & Sauv Blanc
Amici Cellars is a Napa Valley-based winery. They make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines include ..