My Rosé SelectionOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Here are the rosés I am currently loving (and selling). The La Bastide Blanche Bandol is my favorite right now. I also love the Sinskey and Evesham Wood; these are my top two domestic pinks outside of Washington. Syncline is the gold standard for Washington rosé. Don’t sleep on [More]
Yes, Another Box Wine
La Vieille Ferme 3LOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Like the MAN in a Box Chenin/Blanc Viognier, the La Vieille Ferme Red is about 8 bucks a (glass) bottle or, better yet, works out to 5 bucks a bottle when you buy it in a 3 Liter box. Wines from Cotes du Ventoux are a dead ringer [More]
Your Official World Cup Party Wine
Check out my selection on the Foodista Blog; click on the title of this post to jump to it.
Taming Sauvignon Blanc
I love Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, with its searing, enamel-chipping acidity. But I also really appreciate white Bordeaux (and similarly-styled Aussie whites) with a healthy dollop of Semillon. It softens the sharp edges of Sauvignon Blanc and adds a bit of richness. Today I tried a 2008 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc, which was [More]
The Wines I’m Bringing to the Oregon Coast
The Wines I’m Bringing to the Oregon CoastOriginally uploaded by jamesonf So I’m in charge of bringing the wines for a group of 10 for a long weekend. I grabbed two box wines. Yes, box wines. The MAN Vintners Chenin/Viognier I have tasted (in box) and it’s great. Very lively and crisp and it works [More]
2004 Hogue Johannisberg Riesling
2004 Hogue Johannisberg RieslingOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Wow. One of the most unexpected and surprising wines I have tasted in a long time. Maybe ever. This was the first vintage in screwcap for the Hogue Johannisberg Riesling. It drank like a great, dry Aussie Riesling with petrol and lime notes. Somehow the sugar had faded, [More]
1993 Hogue Reserve Merlot
1993 Hogue Reserve MerlotOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Tasted (drank) at the winery. Fantastic; reminded me of a well-aged, classified-growth Bordeaux. The alcohol level is much more moderate than you see today out of most top reds from Washington and California. Probably the second-best Washington red I have had.
Whites and Goat Cheese
Crisp Whites and Goat CheeseOriginally uploaded by jamesonf I love Sauv Blanc and a soft, fresh goat cheese. A duo of Chileans, the 2008 Veramonte and the 2007 Cono Sur, were great. I prefer the Veramonte; fresher vintage, and less green bean on the nose. Chilean Sauv Blanc is the real-deal. I prefer it much [More]
