Celebrating America’s Independence with American Wines
Macy's annual July 4 fireworks display on the Hudson River was performed unannounced on June 30 to avoid the tens of thousands who always turnout
Pinot Noir remains Oregon’s Wine Identity
Willamette Valley, A beautiful place to drink wine, from Stoller Family Estate History buffs know that the Oregon Trail stretched from what is now the
Oregon Trail White Wines
Two weeks ago, we examined the pinot noirs of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Now, the dog days of August seem like a good time to review
The Oregon Trail
History buffs know that the Oregon Trail stretched from what is now the State of Kansas to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Pioneers departed with spring’s snow
Oregon Pinot Noir from Lett to Lardiere
David Lett in Oregon with cuttings from University of California at Davis, 1965 (photo courtesy of Eyrie Vineyards). Pinot noir was made in America long before
Inexpensive white wines for holiday dinners
I recently offered good-value sparkling, white and red wines at $13 or less for your holiday parties. This week, I have a selection of inexpensive
Kosher label no longer a warning for connoisseurs
Binyamina and Pacifica wineries illustrate the evolution of wines designated kosher for Passover- from cloyingly sweet to dry, sophisticated wines that are enjoyable throughout the
Wine for your Fourth of July party
Grills smoking, friends gathering and fireworks exploding are pieces of the Fourth of July mosaic. These American wines will complete your national holiday party. Your
Stellar Oregon Pinots have a New Jersee Pedigree
Joseph Pedicini is a New Jersey native making two delicious Oregon pinot noirs that you’ll want to get before others discover them. Pedicini was born
Mulvihill’s cellar door was always open
One of the greatest wine cellars in the world—full disclosure: I helped build it—is in Hamburg, New Jersey, the result of the late-in-life passion of