by Jacob Viognier is a temperamental grape that produces wines that vary greatly from producer to producer. Personally, I find it to be a bit more bold and bodied than many Sauvignon Blancs, but less oak-y and big than Chardonnay. Continue readingKunde Estate Viognier 2007
by Jacob Living in Maryland, I want Maryland wineries to produce quality products that I enjoy drinking. My experience with local wines is limited and has been mixed. I have had some very good wines and some very mediocre wines.Continue readingLinganore Winecellars Terrapin White 2008
Ah, it is SO nice to try wine made from grapes that are not so common here in the United States. Too much of the shelf space in our stores are filled with the usual suspects—Chardonnay, Merlot, etc. This SpanishContinue reading4/2010 Vina do Campo Ribiero 2008
4/2009 WEST PARK WINE CELLARS CHARDONNAYNearly two years ago, we attended a wedding held at WEST PARK WINERY in New York’s Hudson Valley. The setting was lovely, and we all got to take home a half bottle of the winery’sContinue reading4/2009 WEST PARK WINE CELLARS CHARDONNAY
1/2009 GEODE CHARDONNAY SANTA BARBARA 2006We love a surprise, and that is what this is. We cannot for the life of us recall who sent it our way, but to him or her we say, “Thanks!” This is a veryContinue reading1/2009 GEODE CHARDONNAY SANTA BARBARA 2006
12/2008 WOLFBERGER GEWURZTRAMINER 2007This lovely wine arrived to our glasses by way of a friend. He is a wine lover and travels to Europe a couple times each year, inevitably returning with a case or two of wine. This AlsatianContinue reading12/2008 WOLFBERGER GEWURZTRAMINER 2007