the Corkscrewer Report

Allisun Groat shares the back story of Spell Estate Wines and how Spell Winemaker Andrew Berge and Bill Spell chose their path to vintner's success.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterMay 18, 2017Allisun Groat, the Corkscrewer Report, 2015 Spell Pinot Noirs, Andrew Berge, Small batch wine makers, Bill & Tiki Spell, Spell Chardonnay 2015, Rose', Rose' Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2016, Spell Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir, Spell Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Spell Nichole's Blend Pinot Noir 2014, Robert Parker Reviews, Springing for Rose', Artful Living Winter 2017 NotablesComment

Springing for Rosé

Rosé vines were planted and thrived as far back as ancient Greece and found their way to Provence, France when Marseille was established in 600 BC. Bill and Tiki Spell first released their Spell Rosé in 2012, five years after their first vintage of pinot noir.

Celebrations, Seasonal, Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterFebruary 22, 2017Spell Estate Wine, Bill & Tiki Spell, Rose', Spell Rosé Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2016, Saignée, Wine TipsComment

Dreaming of Rosé in January

Tastemaker in Residence, Lisa Elbert is Dreaming of Rosé in January and heirloom tomatoes. Her musings are straight from STARCHEFS!

Food & Drink, Celebrations, Travel Stories, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJanuary 27, 2016Lisa Elbert, STARCHEFS, starchefs.com, Caroline Hatchett, Heirloom tomatoes, Tomato season in Miami, Rose', Sommelier Daniel Toral, blistered heirloom tomatoes, Steve Matthiasson's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon-Grenache-Syrah-CarignanComment

Spring into Patio Season

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterApril 10, 2015Lisa Elbert, patio pours, patio season, Rose', Sancerre, Alsatian Riesling, ArneisComment