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HALL Wines: Two Artistic Napa Valley Cabernets

February 18, 2015 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

We continued talking wine education with PROTOCOL wine studio, and several of their guests, while sipping two delicious HALL Wines on a recent Tuesday evening. PROTOCOL wine studio provides wine education via Twitter on Tuesday evenings (search #WineStudio on Twitter) and in their classroom in San Diego. It was fun and instructive.

The Swartland: a brief tour of this expansive South African wine region

February 6, 2015 by Nancy (CSW) 4 comments

Research pays off. It’s what brought us to visit the Swartland wine region in South Africa. In addition to visiting the better known region of Stellenbosch and the very scenic Franschhoek, we wanted to visit an out of the way wine region.

Tulbagh: a lesser-known South African wine region worthy of exploration

January 26, 2015 by Nancy (CSW) 1 comment

The Tulbagh wine district in South Africa is a valley that is surrounded on three sides by a ring of mountains, the Obiekwaberg, Groot Winterhoek and Witsenberg mountains. Located over an hour’s drive north of Cape Town, it’s a bit out of the way but well worth exploring.

Aaldering Vineyards and Wines: Three South African Red Wines

January 15, 2015 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

Aaldering Vineyards and Wines is an Estate winery located in Devon Valley, a ward within the Stellenbosch district is South Africa. It’s history is relatively recent compared to some wine farms in South Africa, having been established in 2004 with the purchase of 24 hectares. Aaldering’s first vintage was 2007, which they released in 2010.

Decopas Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec: Time for Happy Hour!

December 30, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

We recently tasted two Argentinian wines that are new to the U.S. market. Decopas Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec are perfect for dinner, for a party or a picnic. We received these wines as samples and were impressed with their freshness, pleasant flavors and affordability.

Saké and Cheese — A Natural Pairing

December 17, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

We recently sat in on a saké and cheese pairing hosted by Charles Communications Associates. The online tasting featured saké made in Forest Grove, Oregon by SakéOne as well as saké imported from Japan by SakéOne. Each of the four sakés was paired with a different cheese provided by Marin French Cheese Company, Laura Chenel and Rogue River Blue Cheese. As we discovered during the tasting, saké makes a great partner for cheese.

Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa

December 12, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

Being the wine lovers that we are, we wouldn’t consider visiting South Africa without spending a few days wine tasting. We spent two days wine tasting in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Tulbagh and Swartland. On the third day we ventured out to a stunning farm in Somerset West. We have never toured such a beautiful wine region, and the wines were not overshadowed one bit by the beauty of the scenery. Join our tour of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in this post.

Westrey Wine Company — Brilliant Winemaking from a Saved Vineyard

December 1, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

The final evening of the November #WineStudio program featured Westrey Wine Company’s 2012 Reserve Willamette Valley Chardonnay, and we were joined by Amy Wesselman who together with her husband, David Autrey, shares winemaking duties at their winery.

Omero Cellars — Willamette Valley Chardonnay Joins the Wine List

November 24, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

If it’s week three of Protocol Wine Studio’s November #WineStudio discussion, The Importance of Being a Willamette Valley Chardonnay, then it must be Omero Cellars. We enjoyed two Willamette Valley Chardonnays from Omero Cellars during last Tuesday evening’s online chat with current winemaker Chad Stock.

#WineStudio — Three Expressive Willamette Valley Chardonnays

November 17, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

Week two of our #WineStudio exploration of Willamette Valley Chardonnay brought with it three delightful wines. We continue to be impressed with the quality of Oregon’s Willamette Valley Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes

HALL Wines: Two Artistic Napa Valley Cabernets

The Swartland: a brief tour of this expansive South African wine region

Tulbagh: a lesser-known South African wine region worthy of exploration

Aaldering Vineyards and Wines: Three South African Red Wines

Decopas Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec: Time for Happy Hour!

Saké and Cheese — A Natural Pairing

Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa

Westrey Wine Company — Brilliant Winemaking from a Saved Vineyard

Omero Cellars — Willamette Valley Chardonnay Joins the Wine List

#WineStudio — Three Expressive Willamette Valley Chardonnays

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