Arrowood and Amapola Creek

  Not being one for idol-worship, I have however followed Dick Arrowood around through his very successful career. Not just to hold his cape, mind you, but because I always knew that – where Arrowood was – great wine could always be found. From 1974 to 1990, he was at the helm at Chateau St. [...]

Sommelier John Lancaster: Peay Vineyards “La Bruma” Syrah

This week’s pick comes from John Lancaster of Boulevard Restaurant in San Francisco.  I was interested in  John’s pairing recommendation for the California squab & quail combination on Boulevard’s menu.  Here’s a description of what the pan roasted birds are served with:  Wild Rice & Farro with Seared Foie Gras & Caramelized Shallots, Knoll Farm [...]

Drinking Begins at 10 a.m. at Wine Bloggers Event in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA, Wash.–Starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, the Wine Bloggers Conference began a tasting (still ongoing), offering dozens and dozens of wines from around the world. In just an hour, I have already sampled more fabulous wines that I can count. I stop drinking now to share thoughts on a few–listed in the order [...]

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, [...]

Cline Cellars’ Reliably Delicious Wines

Ask me what wineries produce portfolios that are all reliably terrific and Cline Cellars immediately comes to mind.  And after a couple visits to their tasting room, I can also attest that it is among the friendliest in Sonoma. Cline Cellars was founded by Fred Cline, grandson of Valeriano Jacuzzi, inventor of the Jacuzzi tub [...]

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