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Hello everyone and greetings for the village of Radda in Chianti! I’m so excited to be writing again, and look forward to sharing our experience on the first annual Barrel33 Tour of Italy. Barrel33 has partnered with Niche Italy, a stour agency that specializes in creating custom tours of Italy and Sicily focused on wine…
Read MoreBarrel33 Remodeled
We’ve remodeled our space to make your experience even more enjoyable. Take a look at the gallery below to see our new look! Be sure to stop in and check it out for yourself!
Read MoreWillamette Whites Shine Bright
Oregon’s Willamette Valley has long been renowned for its incredible Pinot Noir. The legendary 2012 vintage launched Willamette into the international spotlight as numerous Willamette Pinots hit the annual Top 100 lists and scored well above 90 points. When I first visited Willamette in March of 2015, there wasn’t a lot of white offered in…
Read More2019 Harvest Report: Winemaker Stephen Goff of Colene Clemens Vineyards
I just returned from five days in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I had the opportunity to observe the harvest first hand and speak with those bringing in the crop and making the wine to get their early observations on the 2019 vintage. I’ll have an overview of the harvest in my next blog, along with some…
Read MoreSummer Cocktails: Great Flavors from Around the World Offer Fun and Refreshment
Summer Cocktails: Great Flavors from Around the World Offer Fun and Refreshment I’ve been writing the Drinks column now for almost five years and I’ve really enjoyed sharing my wine selections and adventures with everyone in the Valley. I’m equally excited for the opportunity to begin exploring spirits and cocktails with my readers. In 2015…
Read MoreTrial by Fire
Napa Valley Vintner Gives Her Personal Account of The Wildfires If You Go: What: Wine Academy: An Evening with Gabrielle Leonhard When: Saturday November 3rd 2018, 7PM Where: Youngstown Country Club (event open to the public) Tickets: www.myvalleyvino.com Writers Note: I have been fortunate to make dozens of great contacts throughout California wine country over…
Read MoreThe Burgundy Feature
There are few wine regions in the world that carry the historical reputation of Burgundy. This glorious collection of vineyards is located in Eastern France and when you visit there, it is like stepping back in time. I drove into region after spending 4 days tasting Champagne in Reims. The city of Beaune is the…
Read MoreRound Pond Estate Delivers An Amazing Experience In A Beautiful Setting
by Brian Fry I was fortunate to visit Round Pond Estate on the last day of my five day journey through California wine country. This was my first visit to Round Pond and I left wondering why it took me so long to find the beautiful gem in the heart of Napa Valley. We were…
Read MoreNew Years Eve Wines Made Easy
Let’s face it, planning and executing a successful New Year’s Eve party can be a daunting and cumbersome task. We all want to make sure that we get it right when it’s our turn to host family and friends for the big night. People in our Valley often express to me how the “feel the…
Read MoreA Wine Star Rises From Valley to Valley
A Wine Star Rises From Valley to Valley Writers Note: I traveled to Beaulieu Vineyards to meet with Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor. He took me on an amazing tour of the winey and vineyards and then sat down to taste 14 wines from BV’s amazing portfolio. During that tour and tasting he agreed to an interview…
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