Hi Joe, I have on occasion reviewed wines from California (and Arizona) when I was visiting those regions. So I would never rule out including some California wines here from time to time. But the Pac NW is clearly the primary focus. Thanks for asking!
interesting thoughts on smaller wineries making very good wine(or not) . I understand there are certain economies of scale for larger producers, and likely access to better fruit, I tend to be concerned about the lack of TLC that comes with that scale. and by smaller do you mean smaller than 5k cases? 10k?
other than that am very happy to hear your audience is growing, and I forsee a day trip to bainbridge in the near future
Larger wineries do not necessarily have access to better fruit. They are more likely to contract at favorable prices with large growers. Small (5000 case) wineries often have their own estate vineyards, or buy from high demand high quality growers who do not sell to the big wineries.
Love your substack newsletters and reviews. Find them very insightful and very helpful in finding new wines to explore. Perhaps an odd question: The close up picture embedded in the Rolling Bay review, that is a fruit laden old grapevine. Where is that from? Is it possible to get a copy that I can use simple to print and frame at home.
Bruce, thanks for the kind words. The old vine photo was provided by Alphonse de Klerk. I believe those are Cabernet vines from the Upland vineyard. If you click on the link to the Rolling Bay website you can email him directly for permission to use the photo.
Paul, now that you're writing exclusively on substack, are you reviewing wines from California. Please excuse if this has been addressed prior.
Joe
Hi Joe, I have on occasion reviewed wines from California (and Arizona) when I was visiting those regions. So I would never rule out including some California wines here from time to time. But the Pac NW is clearly the primary focus. Thanks for asking!
I'd like to send some wines when opportunity permits. Thank you
interesting thoughts on smaller wineries making very good wine(or not) . I understand there are certain economies of scale for larger producers, and likely access to better fruit, I tend to be concerned about the lack of TLC that comes with that scale. and by smaller do you mean smaller than 5k cases? 10k?
other than that am very happy to hear your audience is growing, and I forsee a day trip to bainbridge in the near future
Larger wineries do not necessarily have access to better fruit. They are more likely to contract at favorable prices with large growers. Small (5000 case) wineries often have their own estate vineyards, or buy from high demand high quality growers who do not sell to the big wineries.
Love your substack newsletters and reviews. Find them very insightful and very helpful in finding new wines to explore. Perhaps an odd question: The close up picture embedded in the Rolling Bay review, that is a fruit laden old grapevine. Where is that from? Is it possible to get a copy that I can use simple to print and frame at home.
Many thanks and keep up the greta work! Bruce
Bruce, thanks for the kind words. The old vine photo was provided by Alphonse de Klerk. I believe those are Cabernet vines from the Upland vineyard. If you click on the link to the Rolling Bay website you can email him directly for permission to use the photo.