Syrah Style: Syncline

“For the columbia valley syrah I shoot for a wine that is respective of washington state, while still employing some traditional old world techniques. We have a very generous climate in washington, that can yield very fruity, powerful wines. Syrah ripens early and can be particularly representative of the columbia valley’s generosity. I look to [...]

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Czech Wine Adventures

Wine is a global phenomenon.  It’s not just about Napa and Bordeaux or South Africa and Argentina… grapevines are the largest fruit producing plant known to man, and occupy a place in the heart of many farmers.  Did you know that Turkey has twice as many acres dedicated to wine production as does the United States?  [...]

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Taste Washington Pairings!

Back in early April, I attended the Taste of Washington seminar, Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs’ Best New Washington Wines.  This was easily one of the best seminar, convention style class settings that I have ever partaken in.  Listening to Food and Wine Magazines Ray Isle, moderate the session featuring which featured the [...]

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Any true wine journey is a love story…

I know I’ve quoted Dottie and John from the WSJ multiple times, but thier latest article (Rails, Romance, and Really Good Wine) is easily one of their best yet. This paragraph in particular speaks to the wine lover and what I like most about the wine experience. “Any true wine journey is a love story and don’t [...]

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Pizza, pizza

Another tasty meal at the O’Connor household. Sean crafted pizza with Alfredo sauce topped with spicey andouille sausage and mozzerella and parm.

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