Rhone Rangers Ride Into DC

Tonight, June 11 at the Museum of Natural History, the Rhone Rangers continue a series of special events in DC by participating in The Smithsonian’s Savoring Sustainable Seafood reception.  The winemakers of the organization will pour wines made from Rhone varietals to match with dishes prepared by dozens of notable DC chefs, including Robert Wiedmaier, [...]

Erath Estate Selection Pinot Noir, Oregon

This week’s pick comes from Richard Barbato, sommelier at 22 Bowens in Newport, Rhode Island: “One of my favorite wines is Erath Estate Selection Pinot Noir for a couple of reasons.   For such a quality-made wine it is moderately priced; it’s a “great value” wine.  It has a great balance of spice (cinnamon and anise) and [...]

2007 Dominio IV “Still Life” Viognier, Columbia Gorge, Oregon

This week’s pick is a finely crafted Voignier from two vineyards within Oregon’s Portion of the Columbia Gorge AVA. It is recommended by Timothy Nishimoto, owner of Vino Paradiso in Portland. Timothy serves over 40 wines by the glass, paired with locally sourced organic creations that are easy on the wallet. Timothy is fond of [...]

2006 Elk Cove Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Oregon

This week’s pick comes from Gary Kneski, the brains behind Thirst one of Portland’s (OR) most popular wine bars. Gary recommends seeking out the 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Elk Cove Vineyards. “Year after year, it is always a consistent selection with a nice balance of fruit and acid which makes it an excellent [...]

2006 Adelsheim Auxerrois, Willamette Valley, Oregon

This week we take a break from the reds with a pick from sommelier Jamie Smith of Enology Wine Bar in the Nation’s capital. Steps from the National Cathedral, Enology’s unique approach of offering exclusively domestic wines is a real winner. 78 wines by the glass, which can be sampled in flights, allow patrons to [...]