by Hannah Carty | Oct 7, 2026 | Appassionata, Featured, Zilliken, Jim Barry, J. Christopher, Dr. Loosen
Great wine doesn’t stand still. From the moment a wine is bottled, it continues to change. But aging isn’t simply a matter of keeping a bottle long enough. For a wine to develop gracefully, it needs the structure to carry it there. Acidity is one of the...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 29, 2026 | Appassionata, Featured, J. Christopher
Each May, Oregon Wine Month brings the region into sharper focus. Not just as a category, but as a place continuing to define itself. For Erni Loosen, that potential was clear early on. He recognized that Oregon’s climate and soils could produce wines built on...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 29, 2025 | Perron de Mypont, Appassionata, Featured, J. Christopher
This season, we’re following a thread that connects vineyards an ocean apart – from Oregon’s volcanic slopes to Burgundy’s limestone hills – all united by one idea: elegance over excess. In a market crowded with heavy reds, these wines are...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 30, 2025 | Appassionata, Featured, J. Christopher
May is Oregon Wine Month and marks a time to spotlight the extraordinary wines coming out of the Willamette Valley––one of the most dynamic wine regions in North America and home to world-class Pinot Noir. At the heart of this spotlight are two standout producers:...
by Hannah Carty | Feb 1, 2025 | Appassionata, Wine Education, Featured, J. Christopher, Dr. Loosen, Villa Wolf
At first glance, Riesling and Pinot Noir may seem like opposites––one is a bright, aromatic white, the other a silky, complex red. But look a little closer, and you’ll find they have more in common than you might expect. These two noble grapes are among the best...
by Hannah Carty | Nov 27, 2024 | Villa Wolf, Appassionata, Featured, Wittmann, J. Christopher
The days are growing colder, and festive gatherings are beginning to fill our calendars marking the start of winter and the perfect time to explore the versatility and charm of white wines. From the refined elegance of Chardonnay, the fruit-driven appeal of Pinot...
