2006 Elk Cove Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Oregon
August 11, 2008 by Derek Swanson
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
June 23, 2008 by Derek Swanson
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 [...]
