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 [...]

2005 Blue Mountain Rosé Brut, Okanagan Valley, BC

This week’s pick comes from Britta Giese, sommelier at the Sooke Harbor House in British Columbia.  Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars is in Okanagan Falls, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley region.  Britta is particularly fond of this sparkling wine because the family behind Blue Mountain Winery is a leader in their commitment [...]

2006 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA

  Searching for a holiday wine?  Seek out this week’s recommendation from esteemed wine writer and educator Summer Whitford:
  “If you are a Pinot Noir lover or know someone who is, Merry Edwards’ 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir will make your wine sipping Merry-er!  It exhibits abundant plum, dark berry, and dark sour cherry notes on [...]

Tissot, Crémant du Jura, Brut NV, Rose

Dianne Gross owner of Cork Wine Bar in Washington D.C. selects this week’s pick from one of her many favorites on a wine list that she and her husband/business partner developed over a two year period. She recommends Tissot, Crémant du Jura, Brut NV, Rose, which she describes as a complex sparkling wine that is [...]

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 [...]