Moises Wines is located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. We practice sustainable farming in the vineyard and minimal handling in the cellar – producing wines of depth, grace and character.
I had the opportunity in January to go back to my Lebanese heritage, visit our amazing winemakers we represent in New Orleans, and of course, taste some fantastic wines!
These are the barrel caves form some amazing Lebanese wines.
Chateau Kefraya is one of a kind!
Generous, durable and unflinching in character – the men of New Orleans who fit this archetype are known as Kingfish. James was honored as one of New Orleans Magazine's Kingfish 2016.
“I am a native New Orleanian with Mid-City roots who combines wine, food, art and medicine in a unique way. Through Moises Wines and Krewe du Bizou Wines Imports and Distribution, I support many local non-profits, all trying to make the city healthier and more vibrant.”
Visit New Orleans Magazine to learn more about the Kingfish!
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Bizou Wines supplied more than 30 wines at the annual Amazing Grapes benefit for the Hermann-Grima House, while Founder & Owner, James Moises, poured. Reds, whites, roses and champagnes to fit any taste were paired well with the cuisine prepared by Broussard's, the neighbor of Hermann-Grima House. Both of their adjacent courtyards were open for the party on April 23.
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The Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses museums are committed to preservation, interpretation and education; they strive to tell the story of why we live in New Orleans, and why we rebuilt our beloved city.
A beautiful, tasty and fun way to support their works is their annual “Amazing Grapes Wine Auction” on April 23. This festive fundraising evening features auctions featuring rare and hard to find wines, luxurious vacations and fabulous art.
Thanks to Zeid Ammari, Chief Operating Officer of Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts; Caroline Ferguson, President of The Woman’s Exchange, the parent organization of HGGHH; Dr. James Moises, ER physician and founder of Krewe du Bizou Wines and Moises Wines; and Co-Chairs Tricia King and Stephanie November, all pictured on our cove, urge you to attend and enjoy this veritably vino-filled event.
In addition to all this, there will be six different wine tasting tables featuring five different wines at each, with each table representing a different region or country: Oregon, California, Italy and South America.
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James and Karen had a great time pouring Rosé at Bayou Wine Garden. Cheers to great wine & great people!
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We enjoyed tasting Moises Pinot Gris and Moises Pinot Noir in Hammond, Louisiana at The Red, White and Brew last Thursday.
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New Orleans native James Moises is a physician and professor of emergency medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. In 2002, he began making wine in Oregon's Willamette Valley with his medical school classmate Mark Wahle, whose family has vineyards in that region. The first vintage was released in 2009. Today, Moises Vineyard & Wines (www.moiseswines.com) is a small boutique winery, producing about 400 cases a year. Most of it is pinot noir, and practically all of it is sold at shops and restaurants in the New Orleans area. Later this summer, the winery will release its latest vintages, including a new pinot gris.
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There's another side to this doctor's world. From the adrenaline rush of life-saving work in the emergency room to a life of patience and serenity in a small valley in Oregon, Moises is also a wine maker -- and not with a kit in the kitchen either.
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Produced by local physician James Moises, this well-crafted wine from Pommard Clone grapes channels Burgundian Pinot Noir and Oregon terroir. It exudes aromas of red and black cherries, herbal and spice notes and earthiness. On the palate, taste plum and cassis. Drink it with salmon, tuna, roast fowl, lamb chops, roasted vegetables and mushrooms.
Read MoreDr. James Moises leads the kind of double life that would challenge even the most ardent overachievers. Besides directing the emergency room at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and teaching at Tulane and LSU's medical schools, Moises makes wine. This isn't some sort of backyard operation — he is a wine producer in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and it's a full-time, year-round occupation. Somehow, Moises manages to fit both his medical and wine-making careers into one schedule. He sees wine making as a complement to his duties as a physician and uses both occupations to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreGrowing up in a close-knit family of six children, Dr. James Moises was introduced to festive family gatherings and social soirees at an early age. “My parents loved to entertain. They hosted dinner parties and gatherings regularly, so there were always lots of fabulous food and wine around. It’s a Lebanese thing … friends and family have always been a priority. Looking back, I guess that is where my interest in wine began.
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