All of Pat's Picks, Featured / 28.09.2018

Hang in there, summer.  Stay stubborn.  Don't leave too soon! Here in Oregon, summer has already overstayed its seasonal welcome.  The calendar says fall but with five 80-plus degree days in a row,  it doesn't feel like fall at all.   It does feel like chilled white wine time.  WillaKenzie's 2016 Pinot Gris is one to try during summer's last stand.  With moderate acidity and pleasing fruit flavors (ripe apple & pear), it works either with food or on its own as an aperitif. I know some like their pinot gris super-cold. ...

All of Pat's Picks, Featured / 20.09.2018

There's a chill in the air, the leaves are turning and the kids are complaining about homework. It's back-to-school time! Keeping in the spirit, we're recommending a wine that not only is a good deal, it's named after an historic schoolhouse. Chances are you're familiar with the winery, L'Ecole, which is French for "school".  Located near Walla Walla, currently one of the wine world's hottest spots, L'Ecole produces multiple tiers of red wine, from entry level to collectible. Frenchtown is the name of the 100-plus year old schoolhouse depicted on L'Ecole's labels. ...