Like most people I usually prefer to drink red wines but on occasion a good white or Rosé is an easy substitute especially in the summertime. Therefore, before the season changes to more summery wines, I want to share some of my recent red wine finds that were impressionable enough to make this list. Spanish
Silverado Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon that perpetuates a legacy
Revisiting some of our well-established wineries that were pioneers in making a name for the California Wine Industry is always a pleasure especially when you can see a winery’s growth and impact. It was fortuitous that I was invited to a dinner at Spago with Russ Weis, the General Manager of Silverado Vineyards. Here we
Feedfeed meets Austerity Wines: A dinner at Lucques
Today the farm to table concept is the culinary mission for many restaurants throughout the country. Chefs and foodies are always trying to take the idea a step further with many practicing sustainability in the kitchen as well as utilizing every portion of a food staple. Carrying the notion of using local ingredients further wineries
DeLille Cellars: Celebrating 25 years of Washington wine
This year marks a very special one for DeLille Cellars in Washington State. The winery is celebrating their 25th year of making wine. March 22nd kicks of a yearlong celebration of this Woodinville winery. The winery was established in 1992. Chris Upchurch is the cofounder and executive winemaker. DeLille focuses on Bordeaux blends with a
Crocker & Starr: A female winemaker’s quest for terroir driven Cabernet Franc
There are many prominent female winemakers making their mark on an industry that was established predominately by men. One such woman is Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr has an affinity for Cabernet Franc. The winery is celebrating their 20th year of producing wine, which shows the prowess and stamina of the woman behind this
Oso Libre: Finding the spirit of wine in Paso Robles
Before grape growing developed or became popular in Paso Robles, cattle ranching was one of the big draws in the area. The budding wine industry did not emerge in Paso till the 1960s and 70s. Today Oso Libre winery has merged these two agribusinesses. Through their Vines, Wine and Angus program they grow grapes, make
2016 wines in review
Now that 2016 has come to a close, there are some wines that had a lasting impression and are truly stellar. Between wine tastings, wineries visited, and countries traveled over the last year, here is list of exceptional wines and wineries I discovered throughout this past year. Furthermore there is no particular order, the wines
Wine to enhance the holiday spirit
Thanksgiving weekend brought some very special wines to our table. These wines will enhance any holiday get together or special occasion. Each wine merits mention on their own and are excellent examples of their varietals and style. The perfect appetizer go with is a sparkling wine. Chandon Blanc De Noirs with its sweet and savory
Stars of Cabernet: A tribute to Cabernet Sauvignon
Yearning to discover a new winery can be the most intriguing part of attending a wine tasting and this year’s Stars of Cabernet, presented by WineLA, provided an opportunity to experience some superb wines from wineries not yet on Written Palette’s radar. There were six wineries that made an impression along with one old favorite.
Marchesi Antinori: Presenting wines from Tuscany and Umbria
Every once in a while I get invited to a wine tasting that I cannot turn down no matter how many wine events I am asked to attend. Those special moments could be an incredible vertical tasting or a once in a lifetime opportunity to sample wines that otherwise I would not have an opportunity
