Once You Go Black….

Captain Washington is baaack with a deep dark Syrah from Washington’s Yakima Valley. Perfect Steak Wine. Perfect Rhone Ranger Wine. Seek this wine out if you love Syrah like I do !! Grape-fully yours, Larry

Value Red From Spain’s Northwest Region

Bierzo in Castilla y Leon This is the Map of the Province of Castilla y Leon in the Northwest Region of Spain. Just to the right of Portugal and the other side of the Douro River and up in the tip of the left corner across from Galicia, the home of the famous Albarino grape, […]

Look For Closeout Sales! Big Discounts!

Scott Paul Winery Closes Doors They sold their house in LA, loaded up the cars and drove to Yountville and launched Scott Paul Wines in 1999 with a burning passion, much to learn, contracts for highly coveted fruit, small investments from a few folks who believed in them, and most importantly, the tutelage of Greg […]

If Cabs And Merlots Are Blended , Then What Is A Red Blend?

I think we have learned over and over that most wines in America that are labeled Cabernet or Merlot Or Zinfandel Or Syrah are NOT 100% of that varietal and are only required by law to have 75% and are blended. Then if that is a fact, what is in the wine sections labeled RED […]

Ribera Del Washington?

From Spain To Washington State? Pomum Cellars is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Javier and Shylah Alfonso. Originally from the famed Ribera del Duero region in Spain, winemaker Javier Alfonso is determined to showcase a true expression of wine grown in the unique viticultural areas in Washington State. Alfonso works […]

Aryn Morell…My New Hero!!

Who Is Aryn Morell? I Surely Know Now! I Must admit as much as I am Captain Washington, Aryn Morell wasn’t in my wheelhouse until this review. Aryn Morell is originally from Western Washington and was a top golfer growing up. He attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), for their golf program and […]

Gluten Free, Organic, Vegan, Sulfite Free Wines? Let’s Decipher!

In this new Keto Friendly, Plant Based world we live in now, many consumers daily ask me for wines that are, low calorie, gluten free, keto friendly, organic, vegan, sulfite free, wine free, alcohol free. It’s just not red, white or rose anymore. I hope this video clarifies some of these truths and myths. Wine […]

Santa Came Early To Florida!

Good QPR Wines For Everyday Santa Carolina is part of Carolina Wine Brands, one of the leading wine groups in Chile, which belongs to the Watt’s S.A. agribusiness group owned by the Larrain family. With a history spanning over 140 years, Santa Carolina is one of the oldest wineries in Chile. As Carolina Wine Brands’ […]

What’s The Right Wine Temperature?

I would say that the most frequent wine questions I get are “What temperature should I keep my white wines and red wines at”. “Should I drink White Wines cold and Red Wines Room Temperature” I hope this video clears both up for you. One Tip:…. Don’t ever buy a DUAL TEMPERATURE Wine Fridge […]

Southern Rhone, Great Value!

Great Under $15 Wine Value Purchase after purchase plus availability in all areas of the world, I believe the wines of the Southern Rhone are still offering the best bang for the buck no matter where you purchase your wines from. In that Under $15 price range, in the surrounding areas of Chateauneuf Du Pape […]