William Pollard Jr | aka: Wild 4 Washington Wine

Wine of the Month Club the oldest mail order wine service in America. "I can think of few better gifts than the gift of wine."  I recently received a sample shipment from the Wine of the Month Club out of Arcadia, California. The Wine of the Month Club has been shipping wine since 1972. The theme of this shipment was, "Give the perfect gift...Wine!" This Wine Club offers 4 month, 6 month and 12 month Memberships. Each month the member or gift receiver, receives two bottles of wine selected by the Cellarmaster Paul Kalemkiarian. He guarantees, "You never pay for a wine you do not like". Wine is shipped direct to your address. Wine Club Memberships are available at 4 different levels of "interest" which includes: 1. The Classic Series - The original club. 2 wines a month. Choose red + white, reds only or whites only. 2. The Vintner Series - The next tier for those interested in a variety of grapes and regions. 3. The Limited Serie...

A showcase of elegant Napa Valley Chardonnay.  "The uncertainty of life is there in front of you in the glass."  - Michael Richmond, winemaker Bouchaine Vineyards On a featured #WineMuse podcast show Linda Reznicek and yours truly, have explored the up and down trajectory of the world's favorite varietal, Chardonnay, through the words of great Chardonnay winemakers in Napa Valley and Washington state. A highlight of our focus on Chardonnay was an interview with winemaker Michael Richmond and a special tasting of three memorable bottles of Bouchaine Vineyards Chardonnay. I invite you to  listen to our podcast as we share an evening of Chardonnay and Chardonnay artistry and genius . Bouchaine Vineyards is a 40 year pioneer in the California wine industry, Michael Richmond founded Acacia Wines in the Carneros district of Napa Valley and now makes wine for Bouchaine. He brings the history and his love of wine education, experience, and adventure. T...

Napa Chardonnay from a famous California winery. This is the first Napa Chardonnay I have reviewed. California Chardonnay is for ABC drinkers too. "The light danced as I sipped..." I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Winemaker Matthew Crafton of Chateau Montelena . We put together a #winemuse podcast show focusing on Chardonnay. Matthew was kind enough to take time to speak with us about Chardonnay and his winemaking philosophy. Here's a link to the full podcast show as we explore the trajectory of Chardonnay . What is wine? I've addressed that question briefly on my Profile Page . When you have an opportunity to speak with talented winemakers, that question or at least that answer, inevitably comes up. Wine can be a simple, every day type of beverage if you don't dig a little deeper. Wine can also be a significant aspect of a culture, a culture which values the benefits and pleasures of wine. Tasting Notes : Color : Straw. Nose : Delicat...