Four wineries, four different experiences


With our niece from San Diego in town for Christmas it only made sense to hit a couple wineries in Woodenville last Friday. A great time, along with varied experiences. First stop, Long Shadows, our daughter is a club member, and I think this was her first membership. Their concept is a bit different. They…

Wine cellars for the rest of us


For centuries, wine cellars have been dark, windowless spaces with bottles stuffed into cubbies, more function than form. But that doesn’t suit a new generation, for whom wine collecting is as much a social hobby as an investment strategy. For these collectors, the cellar needs to be a showpiece, maybe with single-paned glass, LED lights…

Reflections on Reflection Vineyards and wine clubs


A long snowy drive over the pass was adequately rewarded with a visit to Reflection Vineyards. Holly was as entertaining as ever. The biggest revelation was that their reds are about as good or better than anything we have ever tasted; the Viognier that first attracted me last summer was just as good. There are…