While scrolling through Amazon Video recently, I came across the Wine Enthusiast show: It starts with wine, California: The organic way (Season 1, Episode 3). The show highlighted the winery Bonterra, and I was instantly intrigued by they're unconventional farming methods highlighted in the show. After reading more about the winery, it's organic and biodynamic… Continue reading Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
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Fall Wine Classic: Chappellet, Piccini Memoro and Campo Al Mare
The cooler weather and shorter days are a sure sign fall is here. To me, this means it is time for something a little heartier on the menu and in the glass. A recent shipment from Wine Chateau brought me three great wines, a fall classic of sorts. My selection included a bottle of Chappellet… Continue reading Fall Wine Classic: Chappellet, Piccini Memoro and Campo Al Mare
Barrister Winery Tour and Tasting – A Wonderful Experience Part 1
Over Easter weekend, my brothers, sister-in-law and I went on a tour of Barrister Winery in Spokane, WA. I was very excited to go tour a winery - the last time I toured a winery, it didn't mean much to me. Now, I had a little bit better understanding of the industry and was looking… Continue reading Barrister Winery Tour and Tasting – A Wonderful Experience Part 1
Columbia Winery 2001 Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Other Tasting Notes
Our second stop on my recent Woodinville tasting trip was to the Columbia Winery. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I went with my brother Seth, who also did an excellent summary of our tastings. Pulling into the parking lot, the winery was exactly what one would expect when tasting wine - a large… Continue reading Columbia Winery 2001 Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Other Tasting Notes
Tasting Luxe, Indian Wells and Ethos Reserve Amongst Others at Chateau Ste. Michelle
I decided to try my hand at tasting again, but this time I brought my brother Ian Nichols. Ian has been a wine enthusiast for many years and agreed to teach me a little about wine tasting. We chose Saturday and headed to Woodinville and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Chateau Ste. Michelle is a beautiful winery… Continue reading Tasting Luxe, Indian Wells and Ethos Reserve Amongst Others at Chateau Ste. Michelle
The Splendid Grape 