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Best Wine 2021: The Year In Review

January 4, 2022 by Cori Solomon

Best Wine 2021 Year In Review @ Cori Solomon

As a wine writer, 2021 took on a different role than 2020.  . Virtual wine tastings were still the norm but it was easier to venture out to wineries.  I was able to participate in a couple of wine tasting luncheons with other vaccinated writers.  Both the virtual and selective in-person tastings with vaccinated writers […]

Travel 2021: My Year In Review

December 31, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Travel 2021: Year In Review- Spicewood Vineyards

In 2021 travel took on both a virtual and live role. Although travel was primarily within California, I also traveled to Oregon and Washington, but the bulk of my traveling took place virtually. Enjoy my travel 2021 year in review as I discovered many places in person and more that I hope to visit in […]

Caprio Cellars: A Distinct Wine Tasting Experience

December 27, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Caprio Cellars Patio View ©Cori Solomon

When it came to creating his winery, Caprio Cellars‘, Dennis Murphy travels down a different path to make the wine tasting experience unique and exceptional. It starts as you drive up to the winery and see the architectural design of the building’s façade situated so that there is a magnificent view of the Walla Walla […]

Walla Walla, Washington: 14 Best Things To Do

December 27, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Walla Walla Washington © Visit Walla Walla

Most people think of the city of Walla Walla, Washington, as an agricultural area primarily known for Walla Walla Sweet Onions and, of late, its budding wine industry. There is a cultural and historical side to this small countrified town that should be explored.  Walla Walla is also home to some of Washington States’ best […]

Sharing Holiday Wine Gifts

December 18, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Holiday Wine Gifts - L'Ecole

As the holidays loom, sharing holiday wine is the gift of the season. Every winery has its own concept of wine gifts. As a wine lover, wine gifting and receiving becomes a nice way to end the year. This year I received a wonderful gift from L’Ecole No 41. For the past year, I have […]

Sella & Mosca: The best of Sardinian Wine

December 10, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Sella & Mosca Coastline © Sella & Mosca

The name Sella & Mosca is synonymous with Sardinian Wine. They are the largest producer of wine in Sardinia. Because Spain governed Sardinia for many years, its winemaking and many grape varieties are influenced by Catalans. Sardinia lies between Corsica and Sicily. The island’s conditions with its craggy mountains, rough landscape and the climatic influences […]

L’Ecole Perigee: Best Practices for Aging Wine

December 3, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Aging Wine with L'Ecole Perigee © Cori Solomon

When it comes to aging wine, not every wine is meant to be put away in the cellar. I have been surprised at some of the wines that I have aging in my locker. There are several ways to test to see the aging process and how a wine develops over time. Aging Wine I […]

Thanksgiving 2021: Eight Wines to Enrich Your Holiday Feast

November 23, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Thanksgiving 2021 Wine

It is another year to be grateful, and with Thanksgiving 2021 upon us, we must reflect on the fact that although the Pandemic is still here, we still need to be careful. This year we are able to get together with close friends and family comfortably. I think the virtually sharing of wine and meals […]

Utopia Vineyards: The Best of Ribbon Ridge AVA

November 11, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Panoramic View of Utopia Vineyards © Cori Solomon

The smallest AVA in Oregon is Ribbon Ridge. The AVA. consists of about 5.25 miles with approximately 500 acres of vineyards located on the northeast side of the Chehalem Mountains. It is contained within the Chehalem Mountains AVA. and consists of 34 vineyards and ten wineries. Ribbon Ridge earned its designation in 2005. The most […]

Dogs and Wine: What Dog Represents Riva Leone Barbaresco

November 2, 2021 by Cori Solomon

Dogs and Wine Riva Leone Barbaresco

Continuing my dogs and wine series after recently enjoying the Mack & Schühle Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG, I decided this was the perfect wine to represent another dog breed. This Italian wine showcases a Nebbiolo from Piedmont. Behind the Brand Riva Leone was an ambassador for wines of the Langhe region. He represented these wines […]

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