I am a big fan of Riesling and I enjoy all the Riesling styles and sweetness levels. Dry Rieslings are usually my favorite because they pair so well with many types of foods. Germany is best known for its Riesling wines but places like Michigan, New York, Ontario, Alsace, Oregon, Washington State, and other cool northern climates also grow Riesling
Read moreIt is exciting to find a tasty red wine that can beat the summertime heat and also pair with all the great foods of summer too! I am enjoying the Helioterra Pinot Noir Vintners Select 2015 and it is from one of the best Pinot Noir growing regions, the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Pinot Noir loves to grow in warm
Read moreThe picturesque agricultural region of Willamette Valley in Oregon is as magical as it is delectable! The Willamette Valley is 150 miles long and is the location of almost 70% of the state’s population. The Willamette River runs the whole length of the valley with mountain ranges enveloping the valley on three sides which enhances the terroir into an excellent
Read moreA perfect wine to pair with our pork chops with a spicy warm rub. Wine Spectator gave this wine 90 Points! We thought it was a very good wine and we always taste the wine before we start drinking them with food. Beautiful cherry, ginger, apricots and violets on the nose. Very lively on the palate and bursting with ripe
Read moreFinding some fantastic white wines in our cellar and came across the King Estate Pinot Gris 2009 (Oregon Signature). With the 2009 date, we thought it would be a good time to give it a whirl. Daybright and very clear in the glass. On the nose, lots of tangerine, ripe pear, and even a hint of floral and herb. Tantalizing
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