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New release ~ Not so familiar with Viognier? Well, given that as recently as 1980 there were only 85 acres planted on the entire planet, it’s not too surprising. But, one whiff of our 2009 Vio and you’ll know why there’s been a small explosion in acreage devoted to this “hedonist’s white grape variety” (thank you,... [Read more of this post]

Is a wine library the same as library wine? Not quite. If you’ve been collecting books by your favorite wine writers, you’re building up a valuable wine library and the answers to your wine-related questions are right at your fingertips. And, if you have a nice collection of old bottles, you might also refer to it as your wine library. But,... [Read more of this post]

Wine & Recipe of The Month

Do you find you’re firing up the grill nightly this time of year? It’s one of the best things about summer – grilled everything! Well, here’s a quick, simple and delicious recipe is from longtime club member, Linda Gaylor. The woodsy flavor of rosemary is always just right for lamb and it’s serving double duty, here, by... [Read more of this post]

Wine Education Articles

Reading books and taking classes are great ways to learn about wine, but to get to the heart of the matter quickly, tasting is always the best way to go. Nothing takes the place of real life experience, not to mention it’s a lot more fun to taste than to study. Just find other friends who like wine and want to learn more about it. Get together... [Read more of this post]

Wine and cheese have always been considered a classic combination and one of life’s great pleasures. It evokes romantic images of a sumptuous supper in front of a blazing fire. It is also a catalyst of great debate among wine and food lovers because, frankly, pairing wine with cheese is a little more challenging than it is with other foods. While... [Read more of this post]

There are so many ways to look at blending wine: Blending grape varieties, different vineyard lots, locations, barrel lots and more. I sat down with Geoff Gorsuch, our Winemaker, and also Jeff Booth, our consulting winemaker, to discuss the endless possibilities. Q: I think when we hear the term blending, we tend to think first about blending grape... [Read more of this post]

In the early part of this century you may have noticed a movement toward low oak and no-oak Chardonnays and other whites. It’s not a surprising response to complaints about what have been called the over-oaked wines of the 1990s, those from the new world particular. If the trend is to play down the oak character it takes us back to fundamentals:... [Read more of this post]