Stottle Winery was founded by Amy and Josh Stottlemyer. Josh has been winemaker from the start. Stottle offers a wide array of wines, including Barbera, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Viognier, Roussanne, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery sources its fruit from across the Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, and Columbia Valley appellations. Amy recently sent me a set of new releases to sample.…
The Herbfarm is a Pacific Northwest treasure. What began as a farm in Fall City is now a world renowned dining establishment in the heart of Woodinville wine country. The Herbfarm is owned by the dynamic husband and wife team of Ron Zimmerman and Carrie Van Dyck. Four nights a week Ron and Carrie and their trusted staff lead a…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Vinography reviews the 2013 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs. Wine Enthusiast writes Discover Paso Robles’ Booming Wine Scene. Santa Rosa Press Democrat writes Wine of the Week: Joel…
Araujo Estate is a 38-acre vineyard in northeast Napa Valley, east of Calistoga. It was established in 1990 when Bart and Daphne Araujo bought the historic vineyard from Milt and Barbara Eisele, who planted the vines in the 1960s. For nearly 40 years the Eisele Vineyard has been known as one of the valley’s great vineyards, consistently producing outstanding wines.…
Betz Family Winery was founded in 1997 by Bob & Cathy Betz. Critical acclaim from local and national wine publications has put Betz Family Winery at the forefront of Washington wines alongside Cayuse, Leonetti and Quilceda Creek. The winery was sold to Steve and Bridget Griessel four years ago. Bob is still making the wines at Betz with the capable…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! The Wines of Lodi, CA writes Top Elk Grove Chef Finds Love at First Sip in Lodi. le News writes Zinfandel or Primitivo? It’s the Same! Find…
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . They have also recently added their first whites, two blends from historic, old-vine vineyards plus Sonoma…
Matchbook Wine Company was founded by John and Karl Giguiere in 2004. The winery is located in Zamora, CA in the Dunnigan Hills AVA. The name traces back to John and Karl’s boyhood love of fires. Matchbook currently produces over 15 different wines. I recently had the opportunity to sample a few of the wineries new releases. 2012 Arsonist Red…
Rochioli is one of the true pioneers in Russian River Valley, with a winemaking history dating back to the the late 1950′s. In 1987 Rochioli released their first estate wine, the 1985 Rochioli Pinot Noir. Although best known for their world class Pinot Noir, Rochioli also produces remarkable Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery recently published a detailed map of…
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The October Zinfandel of the Month is the 2013 Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel R.W. Moore Vineyard. Robert Biale…