Ballentine Vineyards Review
So many of the historic wineries of the Napa Valley exist in stone and splendor, chateaus in name or in appearance, carved into massive hillsides, previously the toys of […]
Author Archives: Mark & Sonja Gudgel
“Change and Adapt.” Review: Leonard Kreusch Riesling Sekt N.V.
I love KC. We have vacationed here a lot since getting married, and have thrice run the Hospital Hill half marathon together. Each year, we have also run the UMKC […]
“A Thing of Beauty.” Review: Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs 2013
Rarely if ever do I mention people outside of my immediate family by name in this blog, primarily for the sake of the privacy of my friends, and I’m not about to […]
“The Week in Wine.” 22-28 May, 2017
It’s funny, but with the school year wrapping up, things have gotten so busy that I can barely make time to write. I think I finally have all of my […]
“Big day.” Review: Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2014
It wasn’t even 8am this morning, and I was out walking the dog with my mother and a cup of coffee in my hand. “Gonna rain,” one of my neighbors […]
“Grilling weather.” Review: Shooting Star Cab Sauv 2014
The sun kept peeking in the windows where I work today, reminding me that it’s beautiful outside and that I needed to be out soaking in the glory of mother […]
“Pièce de Résistance” Review: 2001 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
Last night, I helped to host a blind tasting and teach a class on the Judgment of Paris at my favorite little wine bar in Omaha. The event was truly […]
“The Week in Wine.” 15-21 May, 2017
I use the Vivino app, as most readers know, with a religious fervor. It helps me track what a taste as well as what I think of it. It informs […]
“This wine reminds me of you.” Review: Schug Cab Sauv 2012
Sonja arrived home Thursday with the burgers and tomatoes I had asked for. I had also mentioned grabbing some steaks. When I saw she had purchased three pounds of filet […]
“It was a dark and stormy night.” Review: Haywood Estate Zinfandel 2011
Our dear friend, Anna, who had been the maid of honor in our wedding, stopped by tonight with dinner. Her son, Elijah, talked to Titus for a bit, impressively used […]
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