I'm sure you've seen that word, you may even understand that word….and certainly some don't necessarily believe the reality of it's existence, but in general, there is, worldwide agreement that terroir contributes to the flavor profile of wine. Terroir is the term that describes the concept that an interrelationship exists between site soil, water, topography and climate (micro,…
Had a great day down at Heringer Estates Vineyard and the Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. Weather was perfect, setting was gorgeous. Did some fieldwork on an upcoming story I'm writing for Edible Sacramento's Fall 2011 Issue. Got to meet Mike Heringer, the dynamic winemaker for this microwinery located down in the Delta. Tasted about a…
Last night spent time with some tennis pals and a couple bottles of wine. It doesn't get much more fun than that, believe me, my tennis ladies are the bomb, no matter how you slice it. We were watching a little men's doubles after finishing up our own match. Sweet Kelli shared a great bottle…
I’m in this for you. Yes, someone has to do it, guess it has to be me…..I will taste and drink many wines on my journey to help find something just right for you. Here are my thoughts on some inexpensive wines I am tasting tonight. Everyone can like an expensive wine, but it takes…
I heard a wine instructor once say that the very best wine is the wine YOU like! Right on I say, and I admit, to the dismay of many of my friends…I don’t much care for Pinot Noir. Yes, I know, a self-described wine blogger and avid drinker, not liking Pinot, is a bit controversial;…
Have you ever just had a moment, a perfect wine-drinking moment? I certainly have… and one of those times was a few weeks ago while wine tasting with our friends Ed and Katie. Actually, when I think about it, it seems we are always “wine tasting” with Ed and Katie; well, I am anyway, Doug is usually…
I'm sitting here with the aroma wheel I acquired from one of my wine classes awhile back. I can't for the life of me find a category for what I smelled in my glass last night. And no, Steven (my brother), it wasn't from backwash! During the bread and calamari course I enjoyed a perfectly decent…
Last night we tried something we've never done before…..we drank a bottle of Menage a Trois with our friends Anne and Jay. Pretty crazy, I know, but what the heck! We were at Mama Susanna's in River Park, where I have to say, they have a nice local wine list….including many by the glass. We…
For a few years now I’ve wanted to try my hand at being a wine writer. Not in the traditional sense of a Robert Parker wine critique, or a AAA-style Travel Guide to the Wine Country, but a more personal accounting of my observations and experiences. I’ve had this idea for a column in my…
Last night I tried a great and affordable new wine. Guenoc 2008 Lillie’s Victorian Claret was a super example of an affordably priced California Bordeaux blend…..YUMMY!
Susan Brown Uncorked 