Monthly Archives: July 2010
Let’s Be Happy For Chardonnay and Oak Hooking Up
My new post on the Foodista blog for my expanded thoughts on Chardonnay and oak.
Chardonnay and Oak Are Not The Devil
Pulled a well-chilled bottle of 2008 MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Chardonay given to me my Gallo. I know, I should be drinking Picpoul, no? I have to say that there is nothing wrong with Chardonnay. And oak. Together. As long as the oak influence is gentle and there’s some acidity. I’ll be expanding on this [...]
A Food and Wine Conundrum
I was sent a sample of Conundrum for my drinking pleasure; it’s probably the most iconic non-Chardonnay California white wine. It has been years since I tasted Conundrum; all I remember about it was that it was a little too sweet and heavy for me. But with an open mind and empty stomach, I went [...]
Enjoying Verdejo, Hating on Terroir
My expanded my thoughts on the Shaya, with added anti-terroir screed.
Sinskey Rosé Was Made for the Deck
Easily the top domestic rosé, the Sinskey is 100% Pinot Noir. It is dry, elegant, and has real Pinot Noir character. If you see it, buy it.
Space Needle and Verdejo
Space Needle Originally uploaded by jamesonf Got a sample of the 2008 Shaya Verdejo from my local distributor. Not sure if it was because of the old vines, but this Verdejo had a bit more richness and complexity. Most inexpensive Verdejo reminds me of Sauvignon Blanc: crisp, dry, lively, but not a whole lot going [...]
Boeing Wine Judgment
I share my experience as a judge for the Boeing Wine Club‘s annual Winefest showdown!
Is This The Oldest Bottle of Washington Wine?
If not, send me a photo of what you have that’s older. The wine was well past its prime, but it was a real thrill to try it. I had it during judging of the annual Winefest held by the Boeing Wine Club.
Wines I Tasted Yesterday
Busy day yesterday; visited by both Palm Bay and The Sorting Table. Palm Bay: 2009 El Portillo Sauvignon Blanc: I still prefer Sauv Blanc from Chile, but this is cheap and cheerful enough. 2008 Santa Rita “Medalla Real” Chardonnay: Would please the California Chard crowd, but not sweet or flabby. 2009 El Portillo Malbec: Sometimes [...]
White Wine Gets Older, Fatter and That’s OK
I expound on my thoughts about drinking a Muscadet with a few years of bottle age on the Foodista Blog. Click on the title of this link to jump to it.
