The Other 46

Syrah is renowned throughout the Rhône Valley in France, famous across Australia (Shiraz) and continues to grow in popularity in California.  So imagine my surprise when I pulled the cork on a varietal Syrah from Ohio.  You read correctly, Ohio!  The Syrah hails from Kinkead Ridge Vineyard and Winery, located in Ripley, Ohio.  I’ve raved [...]

I usually steer clear from writing about wines that are released only to club members, in other words, not released to the general public.  But there are exceptions, and today’s wines were too good not to share.  Jennifer Breaux Blosser, Sales and Hospitality Director for Breaux Vineyards, sent me 4 wines only available to their [...]

Located in the Atlantic Uplands district of southeastern Pennsylvania in the Brandywine Valley, Chaddsford Winery has achieved a national reputation for producing premium wines of world-class structure.  Founded in 1982 by proprietors Eric and Lee Miller, the boutique winery is Pennsylvania’s largest and most acclaimed winery.  At the forefront of Pennsylvania winemaking, Chaddsford Winery has [...]

Make it three for three for Colorado wineries.  In celebration of the long holiday weekend, I opened two bottles received from Allis Ranch Winery, a boutique winery on the Front Range of Colorado near Sedalia.  A sustainable winery focused on Rhone varieties using small-lot vinification, all grapes are sourced from growers on the western slope [...]

I’ve had the opportunity to sample great wine produced by the other 46 states this year.  I continue to be amazed at the quality and more importantly, the tremendous potential each state holds.  That trend has never been more evident after opening two wines received from Canyon Wind Cellars.  Located in the Grand Valley AVA, [...]

Tonight’s pour is a 2005 Reserve Syrah from Sawtooth Winery, located in Idaho, in the Snake River Valley AVA.  The wine was received as a sample and is the first red I’ve tried from the state.  To date, I’ve been very impressed with the white offerings and previously reviewed the Pinot Gris from Sawtooth, which [...]

Perched atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Linden, Virginia, Fox Meadow Winery is pairing great views alongside great wine.  Located at an elevation of 1700 feet, Fox Meadow provides visitors with panoramic views of breathtaking mountain ranges, landscapes, and vines, all while enjoying a glass of wine on the spacious deck. We visited on the [...]