I had the pleasure of interviewing David Babich, CEO of Babich Family Wines.   He took time out of his trip in Phoenix, Arizona to lead me through a tasting of 3 Sauvignon Blancs, a Rose, and a Pinot Noir.  I highly recommend trying these beautiful New Zealand wines!  Check out their website as each photo…

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-10-jamies-wine-bar/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-9-vinum-55/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-8-bottleshop-48/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-7-down-time-wines-inc/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-6-hidden-track-bottle-shop/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-5-the-arizona-vignerons-alliance/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-4-brix-wines/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-vol-3-celebrating-the-history-and-anniversary-of-ldv-winery/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-files-vol-2-arizona-emerging-winemakers-competition-symposium/

https://www.azfoodandwine.com/somm-insider-darla-hoffmann-talks-all-things-wine-this-week-jason-caballero/

I volunteered to work the Oregon Wine Symposium in Portland this February and knew this was my opportunity to visit the Willamette Valley which I had been wanting to explore for some time.  I contacted Bree Boskov who is a Master of Wine and in charge of the entire Symposium.  As luck would have it,…