Nancy (CSW), Author at Pull That Cork

Our Africa Adventure Begins: A Quick Intro And Then On to Johannesburg

August 11, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

The flying time between California and South Africa was a grueling 22 hours in length for us (not counting a 4-hour layover). We tried hard not to think how long a time that really is. To that end, we officially began our trip with a toast made with Graham Beck Brut NV, what else? We have had this delicious South African sparkling wine made in the Method Cap Classic style (South Africa’s Méthode Traditionnelle) several times. It is always delicious and just what we wanted to celebrate the beginning of what we expected to be an exciting vacation.

#winePW 3: Wine for Summer’s Bounty. Will Garnacha Do the Trick?

August 8, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 19 comments

Bounty is the key word in this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme. There is so much to choose from at the Farmers’ Market these days that it can be a bit difficult for me to focus. Everything looks good and I want to bring all of it home with me. Same goes for the choices from our wine cellar. Decisions, decisions.

Domaine de Bila-Haut: Roussillon Wines from Michel Chapoutier

August 5, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

Maison M. Chapoutier is a family-owned winery (and négotiant business) located in Tain-l’Hermitage in the northern Rhone. The family’s winemaking history dates back to 1808 and is closely linked with Hermitage. Though the family’s winemaking roots are in the northern Rhone, current winemaking interests also include vineyards in Alsace, Portugal, Australia and the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France.

Africa — Our Dream Vacation Come True

July 31, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 10 comments

Pete and I have wanted to visit Africa for a long time. It’s something we have talked about over the years, often in the afternoon with a glass of wine in hand, in our back yard. Vacation day dreaming! But finally our plans turned from wistful thinking to planning…over a year of planning actually.

Sauternes and Cherries — A Special Summer Pairing

July 23, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

Those of us who are regular tasters at the Thursday night wine tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton know one of George’s great loves is Sauternes and cherries. Not just any cherries mind you. They must be cherries that are not overly sweet, just a touch of tartness is what’s desired to counter the sweetness of the Sauternes.

Rosé Rocks!

July 16, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

Rosé is one of the things I like the most about summer. Every year we look forward to seeking out new, and familiar, rosés to enjoy as outdoor temperatures rise. I love rosé for many reasons.

#LodiLive Summer White Wine Tasting

July 9, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

If you’re like many people you think of Lodi as red wine country and Zinfandel country in particular. And while it is true the majority of wine grape production in Lodi is red, there is quite a variety of white grape production as well. Some exciting white wine is being produced in Lodi and this tasting includes just a sampling of those wines.

Fields Family Wine — Marching to the Sound of Their Own Drummer

July 2, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 4 comments

Ryan Sherman loves to talk wine, but he loves making wine even more. He grew up in Lodi which means an exposure to vineyards and winemaking was inescapable. He grew up with kids whose parents were farmers and winemakers, though his parents were not. Ryan’s family was in real estate and he pursued a career in commercial real estate himself. He eventually circled around to winemaking, establishing Fields Family Wines with partner Russ Fields in 2008.

SakéOne — They Brew Saké in Oregon and Import Saké from Japan Too!

June 27, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

SakéOne has been brewing quality saké in Forest Grove, Oregon just west of Portland for nearly twenty years. They produce 80,000 cases of Saké per year. In addition they import quality saké from Japan into the US. Their brewing experience makes them uniquely qualified to choose the best Japanese saké for import.

Learning About Wine with #WineStudio — Hungary and Slovenia

June 25, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

#WineStudio is an online Twitter-based wine tasting and discussion organized by the folks at Protocol Wine Studio. They are wine geeks with a passion for teaching and promoting wines from around the world. We just completed their session on Hungary and Slovenia and like what we tasted.

Author: Nancy (CSW)

Our Africa Adventure Begins: A Quick Intro And Then On to Johannesburg

#winePW 3: Wine for Summer’s Bounty. Will Garnacha Do the Trick?

Domaine de Bila-Haut: Roussillon Wines from Michel Chapoutier

Africa — Our Dream Vacation Come True

Sauternes and Cherries — A Special Summer Pairing

Rosé Rocks!

#LodiLive Summer White Wine Tasting

Fields Family Wine — Marching to the Sound of Their Own Drummer

SakéOne — They Brew Saké in Oregon and Import Saké from Japan Too!

Learning About Wine with #WineStudio — Hungary and Slovenia

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