Master of Wine. Journalist+speaker+judge. Pinot Noir+Italy+USA=pro specialities. Grüner Veltliner+Blanc de Blancs Champagnes=personal passions. Love wines w/ en...
Crazy cool bottling of juice from Washington and Oregon made in Portland. Gewurztraminer, Grunner Veltliner & Riesling. Floral, textural, medium in alcohol and outrageously delish with aged sheep and cow milk cheeses. — 8 years ago
Fun! Fab value, too! Bright, juicy and resolutely fresh with blackberries and mulberries. Sips nicely alone or with meats dishes incorporating figs or other dark fruits. — 8 years ago
Utterly brilliant, flavorful and balanced Malbec. — 8 years ago
Woo wee! Crazy combo of acid and dryness. Searing...needs something creamy to offset the zippy jolt! — 8 years ago
Caught entirely off-guard by this unassuming looking bottle of white. Utterly delish, aromatic, fresh but still palate-caressing. Delightfully sippable on its own but a nice accompaniment to moderately flakey to meaty fish (save tuna). — 8 years ago
Like peel, spring flowers, crushed spices. Gorgeous texture and lift. — 8 years ago
A nice expression of Gruner and a great value. Good intensity of cracked white pepper and and a moderate finish. — 8 years ago
Bracingly fresh and decidedly lean but beautifully perfumed: roses and violets and crunchy, dried cranberries. If you want elegant and restrained, this is a terrific option at a very reasonable price. — 8 years ago
Wow! Lovely Godello hitting its prime at 2.5 years old. Lovely light gold color, hints of field flowers and honey on the nose. Mouth-filling and round palate with just enough refreshment. Great wine for complex white meat dishes. — 8 years ago
Christy Canterbury MW
Master of Wine
Sublimely balanced with racy acidity and a light lusciousness of of Key lime & sweet peach. Terrifically long finish with whispers of mineral tones. — 7 years ago