It started with a piece of salmon and the search the perfect pairing. And that was when I found my bottle of Rex Hill Reserve Willamette Valley 2008 Pinot Noir. A beautiful garnet colored wine, it looked beautiful in my wine decanter. It had a nose of tart cherries, tannins, black pepper and a hint of citrus. And… Continue reading Oregon Pinot Noir and My Return to Rex Hill Winery
Author: Chloe Nichols
I am a working mother of an energetic five year old and a thirteen year old.
I didn't read any parenting books and this is my story of how I am surviving being a mother and loving it!
Cambria Chardonnay, Scallops and a Toast to the End of Summer
It's fall, school has started and the rain is falling (already). The best cure for the fall blues is reminiscing about the great times I had this summer, and the great wine. In the middle of August, my family gathered over in Spokane, WA to celebrate birthdays and being together. My brother Seth had purchased… Continue reading Cambria Chardonnay, Scallops and a Toast to the End of Summer
Lunch at the Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle – Good Food and Wine
My brother, Seth and I decided to treat ourselves to a lunch and a glass of wine. After all, we have been working pretty hard lately and a little treat was much-needed. We chose Purple Café & Wine bar - a restaurant here in Seattle known for its healthy wine list. Purple Café has a few… Continue reading Lunch at the Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle – Good Food and Wine
Washington State Riesling, A Refreshing Summer Drink
I recently learned that Riesling is the #1 grape grown in Washington State. And for that I am very thankful - to me Riesling is just the right combination of sweet and cool - the perfect summer drink. It is also somewhat versatile. It goes nicely with spicy food (think spicy Thai food) or with… Continue reading Washington State Riesling, A Refreshing Summer Drink
Moscato and Jenga
I am now beginning to understand the popularity of Moscato. It is sweet but not syrup-sweet, it is cold and delicious. I discovered this when I bought a bottle of Bellafina Moscato. I mostly bought it because it was pink, and it was hot outside. A cold pink drink sounded good at the time. And the… Continue reading Moscato and Jenga
Alianca Vinho Verde from Portugal
Sometimes, a glass of wine is all that is needed to cure a bad day. Not to long ago, I had a pretty ferocious day at work. On top of that, it was hot outside. And while I don't want to complain about having a sunny day (we never get enough sun here in Seattle),… Continue reading Alianca Vinho Verde from Portugal
Martin Codax and Paella – A Crisp and Delicious Combination
I have been wanting to try Paella since I started my virtual tasting through Spain. Saving the best for last, I saved this dish as my final pairing for my Spain adventure. I had heard quite a bit about the Albariño grape - a white grape grown in the Rias Baxias region of Spain. The… Continue reading Martin Codax and Paella – A Crisp and Delicious Combination
Tasting of Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau de Berne Rose & Villa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
I recently received three great bottles of wine from Wine Chateau. Wine Chateau is an online (and brick & mortar) wine retailer that offers an extraordinary selection of wines and spirits. They also offer wines that are hard to find in store. I am quite impressed by their selection - and the reasonable prices -… Continue reading Tasting of Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau de Berne Rose & Villa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Champagne Taste-Off: Champagne vs. Methode Champenoise
Over the past few months, I have learned quite a bit about my favorite wine - Champagne. I know that Champagne is only Champagne if from Champagne, France, and I recently learned about Growers Champagne - those wineries that grow their own grapes for their Champagne. I was recently introduced to Methode Champenoise - basically… Continue reading Champagne Taste-Off: Champagne vs. Methode Champenoise
Loire Valley Dessert Wine, Grains Nobles
I recently opened a bottle of 2003 Philippe Delesvaux "Grains Nobles". The wine is from the Loire Valley and the wine maker, Philippe Delesvaux pours his heart and soul into his wine. The grapes he used for this wine, Chenin Blanc, are hand-picked and averaging 40 years of age, planted to soils containing sedimentary rock, slate… Continue reading Loire Valley Dessert Wine, Grains Nobles
The Splendid Grape 