Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Red Blend, 2016. Passive Aggressive Appellation: Southern Oregon Winemaker Rob Folin learned the trade by watching and paying attention. It's what separates him and the wines he creates from many of his peers - that's not a bad thing. The blend here…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Piquepoul, 2017. La Domitienne Appellation: A.O.C. Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France This small estate is in the village of Montagnac, just a few miles from the Mediterranean. The soil is full of the nutritious minerals garnered from ancient oyster beds that have…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Bordeaux, 2014. Château Virevalois Appellation: A.O.C. Bordeaux, France Virevalois is in the Entre-Deux-Mers sub-region of Bordeaux. The name translates roughly to "between two rivers," as the land is bordered on the northeast by the Dordogne and on the southwest by the Garonne.…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Pinot Gris, 2016. A to Z Appellation: Oregon Two couples founded A to Z Wineworks in Dundee, Oregon, in 2002. Each person had had experience with local wineries that read like a who's who of the best there is. The founders are…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Pinot Noir, 2016. Rhea Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon The region of Dundee is pretty much the Holy Grail of Pinot Noir in Oregon. No less than Robert Drouhin, one of the most heralded producers in Burgundy, decided to plant grapes in Dundee.…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Chardonnay, 2017. Four Vines Appellation: Central Coast, California Our selection comes from the cooler climate Central Coast, where the grapes have ample time on the vine to develop exotic flavors and complexity. It is called Naked Chardonnay because it sees no oak…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Zinfandel, 2015. Bianchi Appellation: Paso Robles, California Zinfandel has always been the workhorse grape of California. It can grow successfully in almost any wine region in the state. But, when properly placed and cultivated, it can produce absolutely outstanding wine. This is…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Limited Series selections for May 2019 Wine - Appellation: Grenache, 2016. Passive Aggressive - Southern Oregon GSM Blend, 2016. Roald - California Sauvignon Blanc, 2018. Pebble Cove - Marlborough, New Zealand Falanghina, 2017. Alois - Caulino - Campania I.G.T., Italy For…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Vintners Series selections for May 2019 Wine - Appellation: Bordeaux, 2014. Château Virevalois - A.O.C. Bordeaux, France Piquepoul, 2017. La Domitienne - A.O.C. Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France Red Blend, 2016. Passive Aggressive - Southern Oregon White Blend, 2017. Jardim da…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Classic Series selections for May 2019 Wine - Appellation: Zinfandel, 2015. Bianchi - Paso Robles, California Chardonnay, 2017. Four Vines - Central Coast, California Pinot Noir, 2016. Rhea - Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Gris, 2016. A to Z - Oregon For…
Guillaume Large, winemaker at Résonance Vineyards, joins Paul Kalemkiarian in studio. Guillaume Large was drawn to wine through his love of history. He combines a sense of the past in traditional winemaking with an interest in modern winemaking methods and technology. Starting at Louis Jadot in 2011, he has gone…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Albarino, 2017. Porta Da Ria Appellation: Rías Baixas D.O., Spain Rias Baixas, pronounced "REE-yas BUY-shas," is located on a strip of land in northwest Spain called Galicia. It is one of the most difficult areas in the world to grow grapes. Yet…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Rose, 2018. Domaine de Cala Appellation: Coteaux Varios en Provence, France This gorgeous Provence Rose comes from two of the biggest names in food and wine. The domaine is owned by superstar chef Joachim Splichal, of the world-famous Patina restaurant in Los…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Ventoux, 2015. Cave Beaumont (Tradition) Appellation: A.O.C. Ventoux, France Situated on rocky slopes of Mount Ventoux, the soil at Cave Beaumont du Ventoux is characterized by a mixture of clay and limestone. The vineyards, planted between 400 and 500 meters of altitude,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Ventoux, 2013. Cave Beaumont Prestige Appellation: A.O.C. Ventoux, France Cave Beaumont du Ventoux is a small cooperative winery located in a vineyard at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Our selection is a rich and elegant blend of spice and ripe fruit. Very…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Malbec, 2017. Kilhix Appellation: Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec is the supreme ruler of Argentina's wine industry. It is the grape that put Argentina on the wine map and for good reason. The grapes for our selection were grown at over…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Chardonnay, 2014. Rock Rabbit Appellation: Central Coast, California Rock Rabbit is made by Bronco Wine Company, one of the largest wineries in the world. Regardless of its size, Bronco still puts quality into the bottle. Over the years, we have been astonished…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Red Blend, 2013. Piledriver Appellation: Paso Robles, California Piledriver is made by superstar winemaker Adam LaZarre, of LaZarre Wines in Paso Robles. The wine's blend is as eclectic as the guy who crafted it. With 55% Dry Creek Zinfandel leading the charge,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Chardonnay, 2014. Chalone - Gavilan Appellation: Chalone, California Gavilan is produced by the Chalone Vineyard and is named after the mountain range in its midst. Chalone is one of the most iconic wineries in California. The unique soil of this very special…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Merlot, 2017. Héritage Appellation: I.G.P. Pays d'Oc, France Our Heritage selection comes from Les Collines du Bourdic, founded in 1928 in France's Languedoc appellation. This region is just below the Rhone and shares much of the Rhone's climate and soil. Unfortunately, it…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, 2018. 2 Copas Appellation: Central Valley, Chile The grapes for our selection were sourced just west of the Andes Mountains, in Chile's Central Valley. As in Argentina's Mendoza region, the high elevation and latitude here provide sunlight on the vineyards…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Zinfandel, 2015. Piledriver Appellation: California Our selection is 100% Zinfandel from three diverse, but pronounced, areas in California: 65% Lodi, 22% Paso Robles and 13% Dry Creek Valley. The Lodi Zin gives the finished wine its boldness and juicy flavors of black…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Pinot Grigio, 2017. Discoveries Appellation: California Pinot Grigio didn't exist in California 25 years ago. The grape was grown for winemaking in Italy as well as in Alsace, where it was called Pinot Gris. It took California a while to catch on,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine: Red Blend, 2011. Sassenage Appellation: Paso Robles, California Made from a unique Merlot and Petit Verdot blend grown in the cooler parts of Paso Robles on very dense soil. This combination of soil and climate produces smaller grapes of delicacy and lower…