Lemelson Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2021Youve heard of this thing called fire, right? Bringer of light, comfort and cooking in primordial times? And in much more recent times, burner of vineyards and creator of smoke tainted wines. Just this past week, I returned from a trip to Oregon and thankfully, fire was not the primary topic of conversation. The 2022 harvest is in, and its big, abundant and healthyand without any fire issues. Alas, the sad backstory is that the 2020 vintage had

” I’m so happy to be drinking this one – and you will be

Dark-berry

The enclosing cage whispers promises of effervescent secrets held captive within

short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug

And not just anywhere

Creamy and delicious

a distinction that made her the first female winemaker at any large and important Burgundy house

and son coming on in 2003

No pretense

Ghia Colada (creamy & tropical)

tucked up near Trieste

Shake with ice