Disclosure: I was provided this wine as a media sample. All opinions are my own. It’s finally summertime here in the Pacific Northwest! The skies are blue, flowers are blooming, and the summertime whites and rosés are flooding the market! This Sauvignon Blanc has a nose full of fresh citrus zest, gooseberry, and slight hints […]
Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesday: 2015 Basel Cellars Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon
Disclaimer: This bottle was provided by the winery for review purposes. All opinions are my own. I know, I know. I talk about Basel Cellars a lot. When wines are as delicious as these ones, though, they deserve to be raved about. In 2015, Basel Cellars brought on a new winemaker, Dirk Brink. He came […]
Wine Wednesday: Events!
It’s a party! Not really, but there are some cool events coming up that I want you, my dear readers, to know about. Tonight (2/17/16), 5:30 PST/8:30 EST: Join me, other wine bloggers, and other winelovers in a live chat and screening of some of the best wine-themed short films on Twitter. The hashtag for […]
Wine Wednesday: Birthday wine!!
Today is my 30-somethingth birthday. No, I won’t tell you exactly how old I am. In honor of my birthday, though, I will share with you one of my favorite wines. Sauvignon Blanc can be a polarizing wine. Depending on where it comes from, it can have one of three noticeable characteristics – mineral, citrus-y […]