oe•no•phile Two Years In and "Retiring"
Hi all,So today is the two year anniversary of oe•no•phile. I can't believe it's been two years already since I decided to sit down and really focus some energy on writing about wine. However, in the recent months I have been shamefully neglec...
WBC 2010 In Short
So the 2010 Wine Bloggers Conference has come to an end. I'm back in the car, not driving, but passengering back to Portland.I'm sure everyone is writing similar summary posts on their respective blogs, so I'll keep this brief. Aside from seeing some g...
The Road to Walla Walla
So that time of year has come again - it's time for the annual American Wine Bloggers Conference. This year we're convening in the city of Walla Walla over the Washington side of the Columbia, the same river that runs through my new home in Portland. I...
Need a wine consultant?
Wine is something that many people enjoy and I find that there are a lot of people who would love to learn more about it. Whether it's something simple like finding that perfect pairing for dinner or challenging yourself to find new obscure grape varie...
Summer looms
Despite the wet spring we've had in the Willamette there have been a handful of absolutely gorgeous, warm, sunny days. We erected a fantastic backyard canopy on our deck that provides a beautiful space for us to enjoy dinner on those warm evenings. We'...
Something a little different
Hi everyone!Sorry for the posting lapse. I've been busy with work and editing a bunch of great wine stories for Palate Press.That said, I recently got to explore some of Portlands local distilleries, and had a great experience. I've written a piece for...
Quick Sip: 2007 Vouvray, floral but searing
Château Gaudrelle Vouvray, Sec (2007)Château GaudrelleChenin BlancVouvray, Loire Valley, FranceChenin blancAnother wine from our Loire Valley tasting. Vouvray is produced from the chenin blanc grape and can be dry to sweet. Always though you'll find ...
Quick Sip: 2008 Sancerre, just so you know "cat pee" is appropriate here!
Domaine André Neveu Sancerre, Silex (2008)Domaine André NeveuSauvignon BlancSancerre, Loire Valley, FranceBorrowed from 2007 vintage.Now for the classic Sancerre—herbal, grassy, zingy, cat pee... Yes. This is totally acceptable as a wine aroma term...
Quick Sip: 2008 Sancerre Rosé, finding French pinot outside Bourgogne
Domaine André Neveu Sancerre Rosé (2008)Domaine André NeveuPinot NoirSancerre, Loire Valley, FranceImage borrowed from the 2007 vintage.Another from our Loire tasting. This is the first time I've had Sancerre rosé, a region well known for it's cris...
Quick Sip: 2008 Muscadet, every oyster’s best friend
St. Vincent Cuvée, Sur Lie (2008)Michel DelhommeauMelon de BourgogneMuscadet-Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley, France The second wine from my Loire Valley tasting. These wines are excellent with oysters - and no wonder, Muscadet is right on the Atlantic!...
Quick Sip: NV Crémant de la Loire – herbal yeasty goodness
Carte Turquoise Crémant de la Loire (NV)Domaine des BaumardChenin Blanc & Cabernet FrancLoire Valley, FranceThis is the first of a series of tasting notes from a Loire Valley focused tasting I took part in with some other industry folks recently. ...
WBW #66: Your Tenderest Two-Some, Dessert & Wine
Argyle Brut Rosé (2007)Argyle Winery52% Pinot Meunier | 48% Pinot NoirDundee Hills, ORSo today is Wine Blogging Wednesday #66 which is being hosted by Jennifer Hamilton, The Domestic Goddess. Combining two of my favorite things, Jennifer has joined WB...
