Ladoga Ridge Winery Review
There are seven towns in the world named “Ladoga,” two in Russia and five in the United States. The two in Russia are located in Leningrad Oblast, and the five […]
Monthly Archives: March 2017
“Second chances.” Review: Chronic Cellars Suite Petite 2015
My meeting tonight, the meeting I went to after I put in a full day of everything else, of course, involved going over applications that the committee had already rejected, […]
“Pairs well with fish nuggets?!” Review: Bouchard Aîné & Fils Mâcon-Villages 2014
Yesterday was stressful. I had a last-minute meeting called at 8 in the morning that cut into the time I really needed to get things done, and spent the […]
“Carolina in my mind.” Review: Q Collection Cab Sauv 2014
“In my mind, I’m gone to Carolina… yes I’m gone to Carolina in my mind.” My father used to play this classic James Taylor song, amongst others, while he did […]
WSET II: “A bit of encouragement.”
As most of you know, I’m studying to take my WSET II exam this summer. My friend and studying-companion, Zach, is confident on a level that is almost irritating. He […]
“Trying Something New.” Review: JCB No. 21 NV
Brut Burgundy, a real treat. I broke this out for guests on our patio last Saturday. We’d tasted a few Pinot Noir blind, looking to spot differences between Willamette, Central […]
“Why I still have an iPhone” or “You Need Vivino”
I’ve been considering getting rid of my phone altogether. I already got rid of Facebook, and I couldn’t be happier about that decision. I do “tweet” but mostly just to […]
The Great American Cab Review, 2016
Outside my window, a massive silver maple looms over our house, threatening to one day penetrate the attic in a storm, and serving as the bane of my existence during […]
“David, Goliath, and the rest of us.”
Early last year, in March, I was on one of my writing trips to the Napa Valley, this time with my wife along. At the end of the third […]
“The (in)glorious juxtaposition.” Review: Faire la Fete Brut Sparkling
On Friday nights, we often entertain. Getting through the week is an accomplishment, and one we like to celebrate with friends. And when we have people over for dinner, I […]
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