Where can you run a marathon and drink wine at the same time?
At the yearly Medoc Marathon in the Bordeaux region of France, limited to 8500 participants, runners compete for prizes, all while passing through great Chateau where food and wine are served to all who care not to be the first to cross the finish line. Entry fee is 90...
2019 Verterra Rose of Pinot Noir
With the heat of Summer behind us and the crisp air of Autumn upon us, many wine lovers believe it’s time to put away the white and rose wines for the season like white pants and flip flops. When it comes to great wines, no matter the color or...
Patricia Green Cellars
Located in the Ribbon Ridge AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Patricia Green Cellars holds true to their tradition of handcrafting fine single vineyard Pinot Noir from various sites throughout the valley. Having passed away in 2017, her team at the winery carries on her mantra to make the best...
2017 Charles Woodson Intercept Red Blend
When it comes to celebrity based wines, I’m usually not a big fan. Many lend their name to a product varietal, which serves to let their fans in on something that is supposed to be secretly exclusive. Yet they normally don’t have any input because of their lack of...
Did You Know………. Wine Fact #14
That the best way to preserve an open bottle of champagne, or sparkling, is with a “bouchon”. Bouchon, which is French for stopper, is a metal cap, that when clamped down on the bottle neck, will not let gas escape any further, helping to preserve your favorite bubbly for...
Castello di Gabbiano
The vineyards, the olive trees, the wide open vistas of the Tuscan countryside and more can be had at this historic property in the heart of Italy’s Chianti Classico district. But it’s all about the wine and Gabbiano has a reputation of producing some of the finest wines in...
2014 Corley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Like a classic movie that has numerous plot twists and scenery changes, so perfectly describes this Napa Valley Cabernet to a tee. Over time, this wine exhibits so many role changes, that by its conclusion, all nuances point towards an award winning performance. Act 1: Upon opening, you immediately...
Summer Red Wines – Part 3
We at Winetime certainly hope you are enjoying your wines of Summer; your various whites, fabulous roses and even those wonderful reds. In Parts 1 & 2 of our Summer Red series, we looked at the virtues of the Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes for Summer sipping. We now...
How many grape varieties are permitted in the blending of the French Rhone wine Chateauneuf du Pape?
As of 2020, the lucky number is 18. They include red grapes Cinsault, Counoise, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir, Syrah, Terret Noir, and Vaccarèse (Brun Argenté). White and pink varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche, Clairette Rose, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Picardan, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Gris, and Roussanne. In 1923, French regulators declared that 10 different varietals could be used in the making of Chatauneuf du Pape. That...
2018 Andronicus Red Blend
Attention! Your attention please! If you are a lover of those big bold Napa Reds with a price tag in the hundreds of $$$, but unfortunately, are out of your price range, please listen. (Do I have your attention now?) This latest vintage from Titus Vineyards has all that...