Very interesting list. So many wines I’ve never heard of. And the impact of inflation is evident across the list. I love the language you have for the wines. It’s a far better and easier read than what others continue to bore us with, their grocery list of fruits and vegetables. Anyway, looks like I’ve a bit of spending to do to catch up on the best of the PNW.
Caleb, you've hit on the core of what I'm trying to do. I want to feature emerging styles, under-the-radar wines and wineries, and artisanal, experimental projects. Although many are small production, I always try to write about wines that are still available from the winery website. I very much appreciate your comment about the language. I put a whole lot of time and effort into writing well-phrased, informative tasting notes, and avoiding the 'grocery list of fruits and vegetables' as you put it. To a large degree, the better the wine, the better the note. I get inspired by what I'm tasting.
I am so keen to try the new Shea Chardonnay and I absolutely love every white wine that Walter Scott makes - at the top of their game. Made some notes on wines to try that I've never enjoyed before from this list. Thanks Paul!
Very interesting list. So many wines I’ve never heard of. And the impact of inflation is evident across the list. I love the language you have for the wines. It’s a far better and easier read than what others continue to bore us with, their grocery list of fruits and vegetables. Anyway, looks like I’ve a bit of spending to do to catch up on the best of the PNW.
Caleb, you've hit on the core of what I'm trying to do. I want to feature emerging styles, under-the-radar wines and wineries, and artisanal, experimental projects. Although many are small production, I always try to write about wines that are still available from the winery website. I very much appreciate your comment about the language. I put a whole lot of time and effort into writing well-phrased, informative tasting notes, and avoiding the 'grocery list of fruits and vegetables' as you put it. To a large degree, the better the wine, the better the note. I get inspired by what I'm tasting.
Bingo. Goosebumps! Paul, I think you are completely changing the wine game in all of the right (good) ways, and I am totally here for it. Bravo.
"I generally don’t have much good to say about wine scores, but there is one person whose scores I trust completely. That would be me."
100-point opening line, right there.
I am so keen to try the new Shea Chardonnay and I absolutely love every white wine that Walter Scott makes - at the top of their game. Made some notes on wines to try that I've never enjoyed before from this list. Thanks Paul!
You are most welcome! The whole focus here is to help readers explore new, under-the-radar, experimental and interesting wines. Have fun!