Synopsis, Our Opinion: A wine with a mid-palate entr’acte between a titillating beginning and a captivating finish. Producer/Winery: Château Pilet; Donzac, France. Grape Variety: Blend […]
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Ziereisen Grauer Burgunder 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An “all-purpose” wine that should be in every wine drinkers cellar. Producer/Winery: Weingut Hanspeter Ziereisen; Ziereisen Winery; Efringen-Kirchen, Germany. Grape Variety: Pinot […]
Mollydooker Two Left Feet 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy Mollydooker red blend. Producer/Winery: Sarah Marquis; Mollydooker Wines; McLaren Vale, South Australia. Grape Variety: Blend – 69% Shiraz, 16% Merlot […]
Clendenen Family Vintners (Au Bon Climat) Gamay 15 Shell Creek Vineyard 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A sleeper that will suddenly become noticed with its bold, yet elegant personality. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; […]
Platinetti Guido Ghemme Vigna Ronco al Maso 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A notable Nebbiolo at a very reasonable cost. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Platinetti Guido; Ghemme, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: […]
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Sonoma Coast, California. Vintage: 2018 […]
Diochon Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Beaujolais. Producer/Winery: Thomas Patenôtre; Domaine Diochon; Romaneche-Thorins, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Moulin-à-Vent; Beaujolais; Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2017 […]
Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed Boy 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “BIG & BOLD” Shiraz that gives a whole new meaning to the term Big & Bold!!! Producer/Winery: Sarah Marquis; MollyDooker Wines; […]
Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A zesty white that was an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 75% […]
Clos Cibonne Tibouren Cotes de Provence Cuvee Speciale 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: The Tibouren grape is a hidden gem that turns into a very desirable light red wine. Producer/Winery: Claude and his wife Bridget […]