Syrah
Umpqua upset at Australia’s Six Nations Wine Challenge
After October’s Six Nations Wine Challenge upset, I’m already imagining Steve Carell cast as Stephen M. Reustle and Charlotte Ayanna as his beautiful wife, Gloria, in an upcoming wine flick […]
Wine 101: A grape by any other name…
While there are literally thousands of known viniferous grapes throughout the world, the average consumers’ experience will be boiled down to a few hundred tops. The task of familiarity can […]
An exquisite wine cave in the heart of the Umpqua Valley
Sometimes a unique vineyard feature can make the stop seem almost touristy. That is not the case with Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards’ well-appointed wine cave located in the Umpqua Valley. At […]
The Saga of Syrah continues…
I’ve been on this Syrah pairing kick for a couple of days. This will be my last entry for a while…I think. Maybe it’s because I like so many of the […]
Another great Syrah pairing
I was kind of inspired when I opened the bottle of Arbor Crest Syrah a couple nights ago that I purchased at one of many wonderful Friday night wine tastings at […]
Hearty Rice Skillet is homemade ‘fast’ food
I love an easy recipe. You know, you grab a skillet, open a can of this, pour out some frozen vegies and…voila…dinner is ready. To that end, may I introduce […]