Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Beaujolais that was a notable value. Producer/Winery: Cédric Chignard; Domaine Chignard; Fleurie, France. Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Fleurie; […]
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Clendenen Family Vineyards (Au Bon Climat) Grenache Gris Rancho La Cuna 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unique, a great value and nothing short of OUTSTANDING. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; Au Bon Climat; Santa […]
Turley Steacy Ranch Zinfandel 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy Zinfandel that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel in a field blend with […]
Poggio di Bortolone Frappato Vittoria 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well-rounded and supple Italian red. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone; Chiaramonte Gulfi; Sicily, Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato, Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Ridge Lytton Estate Rose 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A delightful and tantalizing Rosé. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Rosé blend – 40% Grenache, 40% Mataro, 10% Zinfandel, 5% […]
Comparison Tasting: Locations Wines: NZ, F and E NV
Synopsis, Our Opinion: One “Not Bad” and two disappointing. Producer/Winery: Dave Phinney; Locations Wine; Modesto, California. Grape Variety: New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc), French red (A […]
Suertes del Marques Valle de la Orotava Trenzado 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An elegant and spirited white wine. Producer/Winery: Bodegas Suertes del Marqués; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Grape Variety: Listan Blanco and a […]
Denner Vineyards Mother of Exiles 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An excellent New World Bordeaux blend. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend – 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A rich and savory California Chardonnay with a captivating freshness. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Barbara, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. […]
La Chandelliere Russo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Bordeaux blend that was way better than the price would suggest. Producer/Winery: Guillaume and Thibaud Secret; Gaec de Cazaillan; Château La […]