Woody's Whines // Woody's thoughts and opinions on a variety of subjects

Pinot Palazzo, I’m Breathless Waiting for a Winner, A Full Half a Glass and More in This Edition of Woody’s Whine!

Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County “It’s the first time I’ve ever done two of these kind of events in the same year so we sort of had a pinot palazzo part two and I then really wanted to showcase…

Time to Sparkle at $12, Making Bubbles in Geyserville, A Night for Reds and a Big Half a Glass and More in This Edition of Woody’s Whine!

Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County Loyal readers will recall my story in last months “Whine” regards Rack & Riddle, the California custom sparkling wine house and their purchase of the state’s biggest private label Charmat producer (the same process…

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Wine Reviews // Tasty and reasonably priced reviews

How I’m Buying Wine These Days at a Great Discount

Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County I’ll get to discounted wine in a minute but thought I’d let you know I’ll also be sharing info on food friendly wines; Popeyes a year later; how Trumps bad tariffs are killing wine…

Bordeaux You Could Actually Buy

Research tells me that the second label bottles of many Bordeaux wines – that’s what doesn’t fit in the first blend of major Chateaus, will be outstanding and probably at very good prices, a reflection of the old saw, “a rising tide lifts all boats”…..

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Woody's Recipes // Great meals to go with great wines

Patty Melt Burgers with Charred Scallion and Chipotle Mayo

Shake Shack Chicken Sliders

Creates approx. 18 2oz. sandwiches

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Latest Podcasts // Audio from interviews with the industry greats

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Our most recent wine adventure was a week long visit to the Willamette Valley wine country of western Oregon, what a remarkable area and what spectacular wines. It was the first week of October and the weather was terrific, sunny, warm and windy – they…

Michael Chiarello

Chef and Retailer Michael Chiarello

As I travel and taste I always have my recorder and camera with me and I share those interviews with you at What Goes With What. We met at a wine tasting event in Chicago and on a trip to Napa and Sonoma I had an opportunity…

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