Let American Champagne Light the Night!
July 3, 2011 by Dick Rosano
There’s nothing like a good bottle of Champagne to celebrate America’s independence. Right? Wrong. Champagne is made in France and, despite Gaul’s claim to having helped the Colonists wrest their freedom from Mother England, there’s no reason for us to pop their sparkling wine when we have so much of our own to enjoy. Known [...]
The Rhone Rangers Ride Again
June 8, 2011 by Derek Swanson
This week a number of American winemakers who craft wines in the style of those made in the Rhone Valley will descend upon DC for the Smithsonian’s seminar on Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic American Rhones. The seminar, moderated by WaPo wine columnist Dave McIntyre, features tastings of sustainable and organic Rhone wines, as well as [...]
Mr. Stox’s Sommelier Ron Marshall: 2008 ZD Pinot Noir
May 27, 2010 by Derek Swanson
This week’s pick was offered by Sommelier Ron Marshall of Mr. Stox Restaurant in Anaheim California, who recommended the 2008 Carneros Pinot Noir from ZD Wines. ”The 2008 vintage marked the 40th Anniversary of ZD Wines, and this wine is the 40th consecutive vintage of Pinot Noir produced. Crafted from a blend of the highly [...]
