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CV is our resident wine guy and our newest cheese specialist. And he’s here to give you generous, succinct, friendly advice on wines (and cheese). CV is quick to say that he’s not a wine “expert” — he’s not the person to go to for fancy terminology — but he does know wine, and approaches it with robust energy and a desire to match wine with people, food, and experiences. Each week, CV will pow-wow with us about geographic regions, specific varietals, wines with a purpose, etc., and give you two wine recommendations at two price points, below $10, and below $16. (With a darn good bargain or occasional splurge thrown in from time-to-time.) We publish a new version of “CV, the Wine Guy” every week in the Co-op’s e-newsletter, The Co-op Scoop.Rosé All Day
Rosé continues to grow in popularity, and for good reason. With these pretty pours of pink wine that taste like Read More…
Sip-worthy Spanish Wines for Summer
Sip through summer with wines from Spain. Pairing well with grilled meats like lamb and beef, these smooth, silky reds Read More…
Drink Famous Jolie-Pitt Rosé All Day
This wine is just really, really pretty—and with rave reviews from Wine Spectator, it’s an excellent choice for backyard summer Read More…
Up-and-coming Wines from Ardor Cellars
I recently had the opportunity to meet Brandon Kubrock, owner of Ardor Cellars, and taste their wines. Ardor Cellars is Read More…
Find Wines from Red Mountain’s First Winery: Kiona Vineyards & Winery
In 1975, the Williams family planted the first vineyard on Red Mountain that continues to produce the best fruit on Read More…
Four New Wines at the Co-op from Frey Vineyards
We’re featuring 4 new wines from Frey Vineyards in the Co-op. Frey (pronounced “fry”) has been producing award-winning vegan, gluten Read More…
Disruption Wine Company: A Washington Winery with More Wine, Less Ego
Disruption Wine Company is a new Washington winery: really good juice at a fair price. Disruption harvests its fruit from some Read More…
Wines to Pair with Lighter Fare
Last week it was cold and wintry, but with this week’s dose of sunshine, there’s tangible uptick of enthusiasm in the air. Read More…
Flexible Italian Red Wines from Barbera D’Asti
Albera is the ancient name for Barbera, the classic red grape of Piemonte’s Asti region, or Piedmont. Barbera is a Read More…
To Blend or Not to Blend
To blend or not to blend? It’s a grape question. Cabernet Franc and Pugnitello are interesting blending grapes, but the Read More…