New Year's resolutions for this year are about planning and being present in the moment. I find that planning a week's activities or a month or a year makes achieving them that much easier. The same is true of a vineyard. Vineyard activities are planned and take place according to a calendar. Of course, they... Continue Reading →
Virtually Visiting Crozes-Hermitage Through Chapoutier’s Wine – #Winophiles
This week's #Winophiles are heading to the Northern Rhone. Rupal, known in the blogosphere as the Syrah Queen wrote her invitation post here. It's such a welcome relief to think about wines rather than the virus. If you feel the same way, join us tomorrow, April 18th, for our chat on Twitter at 11 am... Continue Reading →
Sunday: New World Funday with Koyle Costa Pinot Noir
I like to write about wines from New World countries on the weekends. Today's post is about a lovely Pinot Noir that I got as a sample from Koyle Costa 2012. The 2012 is drinking beautiful with great red fruit and earthy notes on the palate, coupled with good structure, nice acidity and balanced alcohol.... Continue Reading →