Synopsis, Our Opinion: A rich energetic California Pinot Noir that had refined and resonant fruit flavors. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. […]
Category: Red Wines
Noelia de Paz Prieto Picudo Trasto 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was an OUTSTANDING week-night red. Producer/Winery: Noelia de Paz; Bodega LAOSA; Ardón, León, Spain. Grape Variety: Prieto Picudo. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Luis Pato Joao Pato Nerd Duck NV
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An interesting and unusual Portuguese blend. Producer/Winery: Luis Pato; Anadia, Portugal. Grape Variety: Blend – Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires) and Baga. Geographic […]
Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Dissubbediente 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Nebbiolo that fit our palates perfectly and was both interesting and awesome!!! Producer/Winery: Fantino brothers, Alessandro and Gian Natale; Monforte d’Alba, […]
Iron and Sand Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very drinkable bold and spicy Cabernet. Producer/Winery: Iron and Sand Wines (Trinchero Family Estates); St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Foillard Beaujolais-Villages 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unsurpassed Beaujolais-Villages wine. Producer/Winery: Jean Foillard; Villie Morgon, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Beaujolais-Villages; Beaujolais; Burgundy, France. Vintage: […]
Castello di Verduno Barolo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Outstanding Nebbiolo that’s drinking VERY WELL right now. Producer/Winery: Franco Bianco and his wife Gabriella; Castello di Verduno; Verduno, Italy. Grape Variety: […]
Chanrion Cote de Brouilly 2004
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Elegant old Beaujolais that may be the best we’ve ever had. Producer/Winery: Nicole Chanrion; Domaine de la Voute des Crozes; Cercié, France. […]
Laura Lorenzo DaTerra Viticultores Azos da Vila 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Spanish red that was way under priced. Producer/Winery: Laura Lorenzo; Manzaneda, Spain. Grape Variety: Blend – Mouratón, Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Merenzao, […]
Laura Lorenzo DaTerra Viticultores Portela do Vento 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was simply an OUTSTANDING Spanish red. Producer/Winery: Laura Lorenzo; Manzaneda, Spain. Grape Variety: Blend – 90% Mencia and 10% Alicante, Merenzao, […]