Vino-Sphere

It’s been years since we’ve had Lambrusco. Here’s what we discovered.
The Italian Experiment
I was faced with a dilemma. Good friends Ken and Janet were coming for dinner and the Green Dragon was out of town for an extended stay.

Fall weather is the perfect setting for expertly crafted Merlots from Washington.
Magnificent Merlot
October is Merlot Month and we’re squeezing under the wire to tell you about two wonderful bottles we recently uncorked. L’Ecole No. 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s masters of Merlot. This pair certainly magnifies that claim....

The first of our two-part look at Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, a region ripe with innovation and diverse grape varieities.
Oregon wine continues to grow in popularity and reputation. The state has 21 AVAs and contributes more than $7 billion annually to the Oregon economy. Much of the buzz focuses on Willamette Valley and its Pinot Noir, but further south in Umpqua Valley...

One of the best bottles in months!
Nero D’Avola Impresses With Dinner
Nero D’Avola is the most important red grape in Sicily and one of the most important indigenous grape in Italy. The dark skinned grape is often compared to New World Shiraz and has the depth and body of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah....