Norm Roby, Author at Wine Review Online

Avennia, Columbia Valley (Washington) GSM 2021

by Norm Roby | Aug 20, 2024

In 2019, Avennia introduced Lydian as its line of entry level, value for the money wines. And this 2021 GSM is...

by Norm Roby | Aug 15, 2024

Fiona Mak worked her way up the wine biz ladder and founded SMAK in 2018. Based in Walla Walla, SMAK is a...

by Norm Roby | Aug 13, 2024

This 100% Chenin Blanc is from organically farmed vineyards and the wine is not your typical Vouvray. The flagship...

by Norm Roby | Aug 6, 2024

While many GSM blends are made for current enjoyment, this limited production (100 case) gem rises above the crowd. The blend...

by Norm Roby | Aug 6, 2024

Made predominantly from the coolest blocks within the family’s estate vineyard, this 2023 also benefited from the...

by Norm Roby | Aug 6, 2024

Founded in 2013, Rocky Pond now has 100 acres under vine in two district locations in the Columbia Valley. From its...

by Norm Roby | Jul 30, 2024

As the 2024 harvest was getting underway on the West Coast amidst stories of decreasing worldwide demand, there was one bright...

by Norm Roby | Jul 30, 2024

Founded in 2002, the Virgen del Galir winery and its 20-hectare vineyard are located in a small village in Galicia. ...

by Norm Roby | Jul 30, 2024

One Stone is a brand created by Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles to support mentoring programs for women venturing into...

by Norm Roby | Jul 23, 2024

Ricochet was established in 2018 by Eric Berg. He has bounced around a bit, first working for Domaine Serene and...

by Norm Roby | Jul 23, 2024

Iterum’s Joe Dobbes continues working with Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc that he predicts will eventually be...

by Norm Roby | Jul 23, 2024

This is the inaugural Sauvignon Blanc from Louisa Sawyer who sourced the fruit from the Rusack Vineyard which meets her...