by Debbie | Sep 13, 2019 | #WinePW, wine
This is my first time participating in #WinePW. It stands for Wine Pairing Weekend and the pairing this weekend is with wines from Brazil. I have to thank Susannah at Vigneto Communications for sending me a bottle of Brazilian wine because after 3 liquor stores and...
by Debbie | Sep 11, 2019 | wine, wine competition
For the past 12 years or so I have been chairperson for the Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition. When it first landed in my lap I began to volunteer at other wine competitions ( The NY Classic) to gain some insight on how other wine competitions run. It is...
by Debbie | Aug 21, 2019 | bordeaux, wine
When I think of a Bordeaux white wine I think of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend. Perhaps because I never had a straight Sauvignon Blanc from the region, as white wine produced in Bordeaux is usually a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Le Blanc de Greysac 100%...
by Debbie | Aug 14, 2019 | wine, winephabet street
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 25 Y is Yarra Valley Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our way through the alphabet exploring wine and wine regions on letter at a time. The show is live on the third Monday...
by Debbie | Aug 7, 2019 | Left Coast Cellars, Oregon Wine, wine
Left Coast Estate has been producing wine in the Willamette Valley since 2004. Having no farming experience the family moved from Colorado to Oregon to start the vineyard. They purchased the property from someone who wanted to build a golf course on it. The first...
by Debbie | Aug 5, 2019 | wine
I thought I’d make this a Left Coast week, from one left hander to a family of them. (you’ll see what I’m talking about in the podcast) Today we hear from Taylor Pfaff, CEO of Left Coast Estate and next post will be their summer wine selections. Enjoy. Last fall I...
