April 2007

After having another conversation with them and tasting a few more of their wines, I decided to sign up for their wine club. The one I joined (Club Vignette) provides me with three 2-bottle shipments each year at a great price. … Tweet This Post

Tasted by texaswino. I would not have guess WA state if tasted blind. Reminds me of Lewelling cabs with loads of currants, dark fruit and a hint of chocolate. Doesn’t taste like its 8 years old either. Really nice. drinking very well … Tweet This Post

Opens up a bit with an hour of airtime. Next day, I expected it to show improvement as I usually find with young Januik reds, but it wasn’t there. So, not bad, but not great as in previous years. (88 pts.) – Tasted 4/20/2007. [FIND IT!] Tweet This Post

Tasted by hutch. Nice mouthfeel, and good fruit. But no wow factor. 87+ (87 pts.) – Tasted 4/19/2007. [FIND IT!] Tweet This Post

The obvious question it seems would be, what the heck is a “Barking Frog” and why would they name a fine restaurant after it? If a barking frog is known for attention to detail then we would know where this stylish bistro in wine … Tweet This Post

Michelle head winemaker Bob Bertheau. “We receive the Syrah fruit at our Canoe Ridge Estate red wine facility where Joshua Maloney, our red winemaker, gives it just enough skin contact for the perfect color. Then we drain the juice off … Tweet This Post

Michigan and New York wineries invited to Riesling summit at …DetNews.com, MI – Apr 11, 2007… of only four American Riesling growers east of the Rockies to make it to the short list of participants in the first Riesling Rendezvous at Chateau Ste. … Tweet This Post

Michelle and Dr. Loosen, the team behind the delicious Eroica Riesling, will host “Riesling Rendezvous” in June at the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville, Washington. The three-day event, June 24-26, 2007, will include tastings … Tweet This Post

Michelle, the foremost North American Riesling producer, and Dr. Loosen, the highly acclaimed German Riesling estate, will host “Riesling Rendezvous,” an event to bring together leading Riesling experts and producers to explore the … Tweet This Post