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2018 Fritz Windisch Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese (Mosel, Germany) Juicy peach and sweet lemonade….deliciously sweet yet well-balanced and satisfying. 9% abv. Really yummy! Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
NEWS RELEASE (December 10, 2020; Calistoga, Calif.)— Rich and Leslie Frank, proprietors of Frank Family Vineyards, are pleased to announce the promotion of two long time employees. Antonio Zepeda, who joined the winery in 2013, has been promoted to Tasting Room Sales Manager and Victor Raya, who joined the winery in 2005, has been […]
2019 La Vieille Ferme Rosé (France) Very pale pink in color….melon, peach, citrus, and some floral notes as well. Slate/minerality as well on the long finish. Well-balanced, tasty, and easy drinking! Purchased on sale for $8.99 from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC.
NEWS RELEASE December 10th, 2020 The databook: “The Data That’s Changing Winery DTC,” reveals insightful findings focused on the shift in consumer preferences that defined 2020 and will shape the winery DTC industry for years to come. Over the year, members who were able to edit their package increased their average order value […]
Fish Hippie Riesling (Old North State Winery, Yadkin Valley, NC). Nose some sort of clementine/peach/muscadine conglomerate. Juicy jolly rancher (is that cherry??) on the front, with some lime or citrus coming through on the end. A bit disjointed and off-balance. Not a fan. Purhcased for $9.99 from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, […]
2020 Sea Salt Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand) Herbaceous nose with citrus…bright and lively with a slight effervescence. Yummy and easy drinking! Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $15.99) from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC. -B
NEWS RELEASE Rohnert Park, CA – Sonoma State University recently received prestigious awards from international authorities on wine and viticulture research. Dr. Armand Gilinsky, Korbel Professor of Wine Business, was presented with the Best Case Bronze Award at the October 2020 virtual conference of the North American Case Research Association, the leading governing body […]
2018 Beauty in Chaos Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley, Washington) Pear and floral tones on the palate….juicy fruits and a clean mineral finish. “Beefier” than many Pinot Grigio’s…good body and oomph. Purchased for $12.99 from Target in Cary, NC. -B
NEWS RELEASE Joint initiative of Diversity in Wine & Spirits and Wonder Women of Wine provides a powerful platform to highlight Exhibitors and Education partners committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion San Francisco, Calif. December 1, 2020- Be the Change Job Fair, a joint initiative between Diversity in Wine & Spirits, Wonder Women of […]
2019 The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand) Grapefruit and passion fruit leap right out of the glass. A little herbs and hay, but grapefruit is the name of the game with this one. Yum! Purchased for $14.99 from Target in Cary, NC. -B