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Essential Whites for Summer Sipping
Given the circumstances, it may be difficult to think of anything outside of the spread of Covid-19. We are overwhelmed by statistics and the illness that surrounds us in our state and local communities. It may be time to step back and reflect on our good fortune and blessings, memories from the past and the friendships we've shared. We can look forward to creating new experiences and be cautiously optimistic about the near-term future. Aside from our immediate concerns, we may benefit by looking to the horizon as the emergence of summer is upon us.
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During these times, I find myself consuming less wine with the companionship of others, yet I am happily partaking in virtual tastings. Needless to say, I dare to imagine the summer solstice when hopefully we will gain some normality in our lives.
Duckhorn Winery
WINE REVIEWS
VINE EDUCATION
Pinot Gris, or Grauburgunder
or Pinot Grigio - a Tour
About a month ago, I reordered a half case of an Oregon Pinot Gris based on a bottle that I had originally received as part of a shipment of wines from a wine club that I had joined a while back. The single bottle in the original order was intriguing to me, and the club’s “Leader” (for want of a better term) had set aside more of this wine for those who had reacted positively – which I had. It did not even take a month to eradicate this additional wine.
LIFESTYLE
WINEMAKER PROFILE
Ernst Loosen
Maestro of Riesling
In the early 1990’s, I was directed to taste through a number of German wines with a large gathering of wine enthusiasts. I was introduced to one winemaker who was very polite, yet serious and reserved. He reminded me of one of my college professors as he appeared to be an intellect, deep in thought and well-versed in his subject matter, which was the crafting some of the most legendary wines in the Mosel Valley of Germany...
His name was Ernst Loosen, pronounced (Loo-zen), of Dr. Loosen wines.