March 2, 2022 – The French Paradox

2019 Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Peter Wood

2019 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Cloverdale, CA Regular Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $34.99 By all accounts, Pinot Noir is a persnickety grape. It needs sunshine to ripen, but too much can scorch the thin grapeskin. It needs water for nutrition, but too much bloats the grape, washes out flavor and promotes mildew. It[…]

Tasting notes, All in the (Pinot) Family; March 5, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Peter Wood

All in the Pinot Family 2020 Elk CovePinot BlancOn sale for $21.99 Willamette Valley / Oregon / USA100% Pinot BlancYoung vines comprise the base of this freshly styled, mineral driven Pinot Blanc. Just soft enough, this is a perfect foil to a variety of cuisine which calls for both dimension and cut in its wine[…]