The Other 46

TasteNY

I rarely get the chance to enjoy New York wines.  Blame it on distribution or the simple fact I live in Florida, New York wines usually don’t find their way to the shelves of my local wine shops.  So when I received word that TasteNY was coming back for a second year in a row, [...]

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Veramar Vineyard 2007 Cabernet Franc

The 2007 vintage in Virginia was the equivalent of the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux. Classic.  An outstanding vintage for reds especially, the combination of warm, dry conditions from Spring until harvest, helped shape fruit-driven whites and balanced, focused reds.  Delicious out of the gate, cellaring will reward the patient in a few years. More and [...]

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Lynfred Winery

Home to more than 90 wineries and 450 vineyards, Illinois is proving great wine can be produced in the Prairie State.  Known for its unpredictable weather and temperature swings, winemakers have focused their efforts on French Hybrids, which make up 75% of the states total grape acreage.  Popular varieties include Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Chardonel, [...]

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

At an elevation of 951 feet, Bluemont Vineyard offers visitors a spectacular, panoramic view that stretches from Loudoun County, Virginia to Washington DC.  I finally had the opportunity to take in the views firsthand while visiting during the DrinkLocalWine.com conference in April.  After making my way up the long and winding driveway, I was excited [...]

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TODAY Show: The Best Wines in America

I decided to take this past Monday off to relax and catch up on chores, and much to my surprise, the TODAY show ran a special segment on the best wines in America.  Winemaker and restaurateur Joe Bastianich takes viewers through a flight of 7 wines from the other 47 states: Brut Méthode Champenoise NV [...]

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In a New York State of Mind

I know, I know, another post on New York wine.  What can I say, I’m in a New York State of mind, especially after tasting the Ravines 2007 Cabernet Franc.  A wine like this makes me want to rename my website TheOther47.com or better yet, EastoftheWestCoast.com.  You never know what the future holds… Ravines Wine [...]

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2011 Wine Bloggers Conference

Drum roll please…  After an online vote against steep competition, Charlottesville, Virginia has been selected to be the host of the 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference to be held July 22-24.  Coming off a successful 2010 conference in Walla Walla, Washington, the selection of Virginia is a win for local wine and demonstrates the growth and [...]

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Biltmore Estate Château Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I love sparkling wines.  I especially love sparklers that hail from the other 46 states.  Wineries in New York, Virginia and New Mexico are quickly earning a reputation for producing excellent value sparkling wines that are competing directly with California and France.  Quality is rising and [...]

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Taste Texas and Mandola Estate Winery

I recently sipped and tweeted along with other local wine fans for the Taste Texas event hosted by friend and fellow wine blogger Ben Simons of Vinotology.  Ben focuses on his home state’s wines and is helping to spread the word about the quality of Texas wines.  I’ve highlighted some of the states offerings in [...]

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