Author Archives: The Vine Guy

Kings of the Hill – The Tasting Panel Magazine Checks Out Schneider’s of Capitol Hill

The Brothers Anderson were known for having a knack for telling wonderful tales, but the Brothers Rick and Jon Genderson have a knack for knowing wine. And believe me, they have a lot of wine to know about. The Gendersons are … Continue reading

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The Best of the Best – Winners from the San Francisco International Wine Competition

Woe is me – Every June, I have to schlep out to San Francisco where I am forced to swirl, sip, gurgle and spit over 200 wines per day for three straight days as I judge wines from around the … Continue reading

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All-American Wines for the Fourth of July

Celebrating the birth of our nation in our nation’s capital is about as patriotic of an experience as it gets. Between the National Symphony Orchestra playing on the lawn of the Capitol and the fireworks on the Mall, it’s enough … Continue reading

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Exclusive Interview with Robert M. Parker, Jr.

For my first assignment with The Tasting Panel magazine, I was given the privilege of interviewing the most famous wine critic in the world, Robert M. Parker, Jr. While I consider Bob a friend, it is still an honor that … Continue reading

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Summertime Wines for Chillin’ and Grillin’

There is something about cooking food outside on the grill that just seems to make everything taste better. I love grilling a wide variety of foods, including everything from fresh fish, chicken and vegetables to traditional grill-fare of burgers and … Continue reading

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Prime Time For Pacific Prime Wines

Pacific Prime Wines is a consortium of five New Zealand wineries who have joined together to share resources in order to get the word out that New Zealand has more to offer the American consumer than just lamb. Eric Platt is Vice President, Director of … Continue reading

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Red Wines of Washington State

Last week, while reviewing delicious white wines from Washington State, I pointed out that the state’s wine industry has been on a proverbial tear for the last several years. But Washington is not new to the red winemaking game either. … Continue reading

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White Wines of Washington State

For the last 50 years, Washington State has quietly but steadily been producing a bevy of tasty wines ranging from crisp, dry whites to spicy, bold reds, and just about everything in between. In order to spread the word on … Continue reading

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The Wonderful Wines of Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s leading wine producing region, featuring over 200 wineries spread out over its six distinct appellations, including Eola-Amity Hills, Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge, and Yamhill Carlton. This long, broad valley runs for over … Continue reading

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The Generational Wines of Charles Krug

When you have the most famous family name in California winemaking and also own the oldest winery in Napa Valley, the word that comes to mind is “stewardship.” Stewardship for the land, stewardship for the wine, and stewardship for the … Continue reading

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