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An Insider’s Guide to the Willamette Valley
Posted on November 6, 2016
Often I am asked, “Where would you go if you were to visit the Willamette Valley?” Here are a few of my favorites.
Drinking Now: 2012 Cornerstone Oakville Station Napa Merlot
Posted on April 19, 2016
Color: Dark garnet color Nose: Spice, tobacco, dark berries, touch of ripe strawberry at the end Palate: Cedar, plum and that whisper of fresh strawberry making this smooth deep wine finish on a lighter note. Medium acidity, easy drinking, smooth and balanced. Alcohol:14.5% This is Cornerstone’s first release under their new Napa Valley single vineyard program. […]
Resolution: No More Maligning Merlot
Posted on March 17, 2016 2 Comments
Originally posted on the drunken cyclist:
For years, I would not touch Merlot, not because a certain movie told me that it was rather un-cool, but rather because I found most Merlots rather, well, blah. For me, it was the quintessential “tweener” variety: it was neither as structured and rich as Cabernet Sauvignon, as fruity and…
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