On a sweltering day at Signature Willamette Valley, out from the kitchen came a plate of Dungeness crab and celey root salad-a light, summer-ready plate that one might expect to be paired with something equally summery like a refreshing chilled white wine. Instead, it was matched with a Pinot Noir from Stoller Vineyards, and the …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Are My Wines Damaged If They Were Stored Up Right For To Long?
Are My Wines Damaged If They Were Stored Up Right For To Long? Without a time machine, there’s no way to reverse how a wine has been aging. The thing to do now is to focus on the future. That means from now on, do your best to store your wines in ideal conditions—steady …
Continue reading “Are My Wines Damaged If They Were Stored Up Right For To Long?”
What Does “Fruit Forward” Mean?
“Fruit Forward” “Fruit forward” is a popular term to describe a style of wine where the fruit flavors are dominant. Other wines might emphasize savory notes, or have plenty of fruit flavors, but they are more integrated with the wine’s other elements. But in fruit-forward wines, fruit notes prevail. There are many decisions a …
Five Great Oregon Vineyards Worth Knowing
Looking for a shortcut to finding many of Oregon’s top wines and producers? Get to know the vineyards form which the grapes are sourced. Unless you live in Oregon, or visit the Willamette Valley, getting a handle on the region’s best wines and producers is akin to controlling rabbits. They’re small, elusive and tend to …
Continue reading “Five Great Oregon Vineyards Worth Knowing”