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Step Aside, Zin! Tannat is Your Summer Red.
Click on the title of this post to jump to Foodista. In my latest post I expand on the recent praise I bestowed upon the red version of one of my most beloved whites, the Colombelle.
Two of My Favorite Reasonably Priced Italian Wines
Had dinner at La Spiga on Thursday and thoroughly enjoyed selecting two fantastic wines: Abbazia di Novacella Kerner and the Scavino Vino Da Tavola Rosso. Wow, reading over those names makes me realize that these are not the easiest of wines to pick from a list and order with confidence if you lack experience (aka [More]
Asparagus and Wine: Together Forever
AsparagusOriginally uploaded by jamesonf One of the worst “truths” about food and wine pairings is that asparagus does not go well with wine. This is completely wrong! Here is a list of wines I would drink with asparagus: Sparkling Wine (Prosecco, Cremant, Champagne) Chenin Blanc (Loire Valley or South Africa) Riesling (dry from Australia or [More]
My Rosé Selection
My Rosé SelectionOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Here are the rosés I am currently loving (and selling). The La Bastide Blanche Bandol is my favorite right now. I also love the Sinskey and Evesham Wood; these are my top two domestic pinks outside of Washington. Syncline is the gold standard for Washington rosé. Don’t sleep on [More]
Yes, Another Box Wine
La Vieille Ferme 3LOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Like the MAN in a Box Chenin/Blanc Viognier, the La Vieille Ferme Red is about 8 bucks a (glass) bottle or, better yet, works out to 5 bucks a bottle when you buy it in a 3 Liter box. Wines from Cotes du Ventoux are a dead ringer [More]
Taming Sauvignon Blanc
I love Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, with its searing, enamel-chipping acidity. But I also really appreciate white Bordeaux (and similarly-styled Aussie whites) with a healthy dollop of Semillon. It softens the sharp edges of Sauvignon Blanc and adds a bit of richness. Today I tried a 2008 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc, which was [More]
The Wines I’m Bringing to the Oregon Coast
The Wines I’m Bringing to the Oregon CoastOriginally uploaded by jamesonf So I’m in charge of bringing the wines for a group of 10 for a long weekend. I grabbed two box wines. Yes, box wines. The MAN Vintners Chenin/Viognier I have tasted (in box) and it’s great. Very lively and crisp and it works [More]
2004 Hogue Johannisberg Riesling
2004 Hogue Johannisberg RieslingOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Wow. One of the most unexpected and surprising wines I have tasted in a long time. Maybe ever. This was the first vintage in screwcap for the Hogue Johannisberg Riesling. It drank like a great, dry Aussie Riesling with petrol and lime notes. Somehow the sugar had faded, [More]
