A Wine Story
AUGUST 1, 2021
About the Columbia Gorge AVA The Columbia Gorge AVA, established in 2004, comprises vineyard lands on both sides of the Columbia River, in both Oregon and Washington. In 2004 the orchard’s age required replacing the trees or trying something new. Obviously the “Stone” in Stave & Stone comes from the vineyard boulders.
EATER
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Brut Reserve combines pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes from 60 different vineyards, and it’s rich with freshly baked brioche, apricot, and pistachio flavors. Broc Cellars in Berkeley made natural wine long before it was cool, starting with light and fruity zinfandel in 2004.
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EATER
AUGUST 5, 2021
My favorite is the white blend, a melange of three really interesting grapes: barbera, chenin blanc, and colombard, the last being a grape traditionally used for making cognac, all sourced from sleeper vineyards across Mendocino Valley. market since 2004, packaged in a little red can that’s now become something of a 21st-century design icon.
Sante
JUNE 18, 2020
About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. The vineyards enjoy the influence of the sea and sun with hot days and cool nights that are ideal conditions for grape growing. All photo credits: Penny Weiss.
A Wine Story
AUGUST 11, 2021
From Columbia Gorge we headed headed toward Stave & Stone Winery for a tasting of their wine – and the wine of neighboring property Wy’East Vineyards. Phelps Creek owners, Bob and Lynette, invited to their home for a beautiful dinner in their home at the top of the vineyard. Wy’East is the indigenous name for Mount Hood.
The Wine Knitter
JULY 12, 2021
He eventually worked as a winemaker for Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. However, his chance to really shine came in 2004 when he took on the position as winemaker for JONATA, The Hilt, and The Paring in Santa Barbara County, owned by billionaire Stanley Kroenke. Rita Hills.
The Wine Knitter
JUNE 6, 2020
Photo credit: Penny Weiss Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Ros é 2019 About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. It was a memorable bottle of wine and worthy of a review. Alcohol: 12% SRP: $18.99 Alcohol: 12.8%
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