Oregon’s Wine Country – Falling in Love with Pinot Noir All Over Again
February 17, 2011 by Derek Swanson
This week’s pick comes from Heidi Butzine, Author of Wineopolis Wine Travel Guide book series and Certified Wine Expert Program Director at Bartenders Association Internationale: ”As a wine travel writer and educator, I am lucky to have tasted many fantastic wines from around the world. During my travels through Oregon’s Wine Country, I enjoyed a [...]
Erath Estate Selection Pinot Noir, Oregon
January 21, 2010 by Derek Swanson
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 [...]
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 [...]
