Tastemakers
Tastemaker: Justin Rose, Rosemont of Virginia (Virginia)
I first met Rosemont of Virginia winemaker Justin Rose (and his wife Aubrey) when I was in Washington D.C. to…
North American Wine Reviews & News
Producer: William Heritage WineryRegion: Outer Coastal Plain AVAGrapes: 30% merlot, 29% syrah, 17% pinot noir, 13% pinot gris, 11% cabernet franc (all saignee)ABV:…
Wow. This past Saturday was the first-ever “Open That Bottle of Local Wine Night” and I think I can speak…
In this second, not-all-that-controversial MOaF (my opinion as fact) episode, I talk about how you can help your local wineries…
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This is a tough time for local wineries, no matter where local is for you. Tasting rooms as we know…
Producer: Petoskey Farms Vineyard & WineryRegion: Tip of the Mitt AVABlend: 85% frontenac gris, 15% frontenac noirABV: 12.3%Price: $25* * Review sample provided by the winery
Producer: Keuka Lake VineyardsRegion: Finger Lakes AVAVineyard Sources: Evergreen Lek Vineyard (estate)Blend: 100% rieslingABV: 12.2%Price: $30* * Review sample provided by the winery
Producer: Upper Shirley VineyardsRegion: VirginiaBlend: 46% merlot, 31% petit verdot, 15% malbec, 8% tannatABV: 13.3%Price: $23* * Review sample provided by the winery
Producer: Rosemont of VirginiaRegion: VirginiaGrapes: 100% ChambourcinWinemaking Notes: Unfiltered, zero dosageABV: 13%Price: $25* * Review sample provided by the winery
Welcome to The Cork Club. I’ve partnered with a great wine and cider shop in Ithaca, NY – The Cellar d’Or –…
Producer: Forge CellarsRegion: Finger Lakes AVAVineyard Sources: Breakneck Creek VineyardBlend: 100% rieslingABV: 12%Price: $28
Producer: Wolffer EstateRegion: Long Island AVABlend: 60% merlot, 32.75% chardonnay, 5.5% cabernet franc, 1% pinot noir, .5% cabernet sauvignon, .25% vignolesABV: 12.8%Price: $18* * Review…