2013 Woodenhead French Colombard Halfshell White Wes Cameron Ranch Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
“Attenuated and cooling, sharp and crystal pure.”
2013 Blending Sessions Meritage Sonoma County
“Mountain cranberry, pine, a breath of winter.”
2013 Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley Selection, Russian River Valley
“A shimmery yellow elixir, but anchored to the earth.”
2014 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresi La Serra Moscato d’Asti DOCG
“A demure dessert Moscato with a breezy, fresh-air spirit.”
2005 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant California
“Garrigue and black cherry carried on a velvety wave.”
2013 Qupé Red Blend A Modern Red Central Coast
“Black licorice, bitter cherry, and a kind of smoked tea top note.”
2013 Meinklang Burgenlandred Burgenland DAC
“A clean stripe of tart red fruit across a plate of green and silver.”
2012 Château Maris La Touge Minervois La Livinière AOP
“A great foil for lamb, sausage, aïoli, ratatouille, vegetables.”
2004 Tenuta il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
“cherries, cherries, cherries, steeped in savory and tarragon…”
Meg Houston Maker Joins The Circle of Wine Writers
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve been accepted into the Circle of Wine Writers.
2013 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc Reserve Arroyo Seco
“All about pome fruit…”
Roussillon: Map and Terroir
Wine is local, a lens of culture: this place, this vineyard, this grape, this grower, this heritage.