Minnesota Winery Visits: Chankaska Creek

Posted by foodwineclick on August 5, 2024 · Leave a Comment 

Minnesota and Wisconsin Winery Visits – a SeriesSeeing where the grapes grow and the wine is made has always been important to my understanding of wine. It’s a way to connect the place with the wine in the glass. During our annual time in Minnesota (typically spring and summer) I’ll be visiting wineries to better … Continue reading →

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Bourgogne: Sometimes Plan “B” is the Best

Posted by foodwineclick on January 11, 2016 · 9 Comments 

Sometimes Plan “B” is the Best After a memorable morning at Morey-Coffinet in Chassagne-Montrachet, my afternoon plans were a big question mark. Lunch? Where? Running just a bit late, I found there was no room at 1 pm at the one restaurant in Volnay –  “service est terminé“. No! I headed out to RD974 (the … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar: Analemma Wines

Posted by foodwineclick on January 23, 2014 · 5 Comments 

The Columbia Gorge AVA was granted AVA status in 2004, but it still seems to be an “under the radar” vineyard area.  The AVA includes land close to the Columbia River right at the spine of the Cascade mountains, including vineyards in both Oregon and Washington. Even within the Columbia Gorge AVA, Analemma is a … Continue reading →

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