Tag: Grenache
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Oregon’s finest: Wine and Cheese Pairing Bites
Every year, cheesemakers, retailers, consumers and food critics (and foodies) come together to judge over 4,000 cheese from over 40 countries for the World Cheese Awards. Surprisingly, Oregon’s Rogue River Blue Cheese won in 2019/2020, the first time an American cheese has won the title of “World’s Best Cheese.” Most people on the East Coast […]
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What to Drink from Washington State: Rattlesnake Hills AVA
When I stepped out of the Tri Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, I noticed right away the vast openness of the countryside. Looking out as far as your eyes can see, you view multiple mountain ridges and often have a 360 degree view. The Yakima Valley Wine Association arranged for attendees of the Wine Bloggers […]
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Spring Time Wine: What to Drink Right Now
DC is simply gorgeous in the spring. After a long and grey winter, Washingtonians are watching for the precise moment the cherry blossoms will peak. I realized it was that time of year when all of the happy hour menus list some sort of “cherry blossom” inspired cocktail. In reality, cherry blossom peak is when […]
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Rhône of the Americas: Paso Robles
What’s the best way to escape DC in the doldrums of winter? Jet off to a place that is the exact opposite. Hubby and I ventured to the central coast of California for wine tastings, breathtaking hikes, and delicious food and drink. For the first day of wine tasting, I honed in on one AVA […]
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Shop DC: Where to Buy Your Favorite Small Producers
After learning more about wine (and by learning I mean drinking), I wanted to know the story behind each glass. What was the winemaker’s philosophy, the history of the estate, or source of their grapes? As I learned more about winemaking techniques and styles (thanks Jon Bonné), I wanted to try wines from labels that […]