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2018 Andrew Rich Marine Sediment Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

2018 Andrew Rich Marine Sediment Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

The People Andrew Rich’s passion for wine was nurtured not in the soils of Willamette but in the urban sprawl of NYC, where he once edited the wine column for a national magazine. When the pull of wine outgrew that of publishing, he headed to Burgundy to study winemaking & viticulture. This move led him…

Sipping the Summer Away: Perfect Wine Pairings for Labor Day Weekend

Sipping the Summer Away: Perfect Wine Pairings for Labor Day Weekend

As the sun-soaked summer days begin to wane, there’s a collective sigh in the air as we bid farewell to long evenings and lake days. But fear not, for the grand finale of summer is here – Labor Day weekend! It’s the last hurrah, the final curtain call for flip-flops and poolside parties. And what…

2019 Chateau la Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2019 Chateau la Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The People This bottle is part of Forman Vineyards, founded by Ric Forman in 1983 to fulfill a dream of producing, as a sole proprietor, small quantities of classically made Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Forman is founded on a philosophy of winemaking which follows a more traditional approach than a technological one. Ric began his…

2019 Far Mountain “Myrna” Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 

2019 Far Mountain “Myrna” Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 

The People Mai Errazuriz and her husband, Rodrigo Soto, have worked for numerous leading wineries for over thirty years. In fact, Mai Errazuriz is of the renowned Errazuriz family, famous for their winery in Chile. Rodrigo also has ample experience with wine, having been a winemaker for properties such as Veramonte and Quintessa. This wine…

2019 FRIAS Family Vineyard Lady of the Death Red Blend

2019 FRIAS Family Vineyard Lady of the Death Red Blend

The People In 1977, The Frias Family purchased 100 acres in the iconic Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley. They planted just 5 acres in 1985 and launched FRIAS Family Vineyard with the first vintage in 1987. FRIAS now has 13 acres of hillside vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. Second-generation brothers Fernando and Manny Frias…

The Best Austin Wine Store: Shop With A Sommelier

The Best Austin Wine Store: Shop With A Sommelier

If you’re looking for an Austin wine store that goes above and beyond, you’ve come to the right place. At Blurred Vines, we are committed to transforming the wine-buying experience into a personalized journey transcending mere shelf selection. Step into the downtown wine store and let us guide you through a world of flavors where…