Winemaker Guillaume Large.
We’ve had several visits to Résonance Wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We always make it a stop whenever we are in Oregon because the wines are just that good. Résonance is the Oregon outpost of the iconic Burgundian domaine of Louis Jadot. The winery is now run by Jadot’s former cellar master, Guillaume Large. On our most recent visit, Guillaume and his wife Lucie took us on a walk of this beautiful property and showed us something very unique and very special indeed.
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Rollin Soles.
We’ve had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Oregon wine trailblazer Rollin Soles on three separate occasions. The reason we rank him as one of our favourite interviewees is that his knowledge and experience is not only an absolute treasure trove to mine as wine writers, but he delivers his nuggets of wisdom in the most unpretentious and straightforward way. Despite our two previous conversations, Rollin still managed to take us aback during our most recent meeting…twice.
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Adjusting to the new normal.
The world has been watching as the Okanagan is once again dealing with severe wildfires this summer. The current situation in the Okanagan is largely under control and travel restrictions have been eased after devastating fires ripped through the area this summer. The sense of relief is palpable from the community, but with that relief comes the stark realization that severe wildfire threats are no longer an unusual event, they are now an annual concern. Our latest article for the Daily Hive here explores the challenges as well as how people can help to support the BC wine industry.
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The beauty of Istria on full display at Kozlović.
Our first visit to Istria, Croatia, revealed a region of striking beauty along with wines of excellent quality. Kozlović Winery is a gorgeous estate situated amidst rolling hills and lush vineyards, offering a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding countryside. The location alone evokes a sense of tranquility that sets the stage for a most memorable wine experience.
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We were recently sent an interesting article by our friend Carl Giavanti, a winery PR consultant based in Portland, Oregon.
Allison, Carl Giavanti & Chris.
The article is titled “Does Wine Writing Have to Be So Embarrassing?”. That article, written by Jason Wilson, is in fact a response to a different article written by Axel Halberstadt and published in the New York Times, titled “Maggie Harrison’s War on Wine”. Maggie Harrison is an icon in American winemaking, having made the wines for several years at Central California’s Sine Qua Non winery and now at her own Antica Terra winery in Oregon. Maggie happened to be in the restaurant at the same time we were dining with Carl in early June and he introduced us to her. Given this interconnection of events, Carl was interested in our reaction to the article.
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The tasting salon at Découverte Vineyard.
Centred amidst the vines of its Découverte Vineyard in Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley is Résonance’s enchanting new tasting room known as Salon. Opened in June 2023, this architectural gem effortlessly blends into the picturesque landscape of its second estate vineyard, creating a truly captivating visitor experience.
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A beautiful property for wine and food lovers.
The Meneghetti Winery and Wine Hotel is a hidden gem that unveils the richness of Croatian wine culture through luxury, history, and a deep-rooted passion for winemaking.For wine and travel enthusiasts seeking an extraordinary experience, this remarkable estate offers the seamless fusion of rustic charm and refined elegance that we’ve come to expect from a Relais & Chateaux property.
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Aaron Kendall.
Beaux Frères is one of those hidden gems in the wine world. You may have seen it in a bottle shop or on a restaurant wine list and then quickly moved along to something more affordable. Beaux Frères wines are very expensive, among the most expensive Pinot Noir and Chardonnays made not just in Oregon, but throughout the United States. As we recently confirmed while tasting through the line up with assistant winemaker Aaron Kendall, they are very much worth it.
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