Vallana e Figlio Boca 2011 (2nd Tasting)

Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Nebbiolo and a fantastic value. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo blend – 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina and 15% […]

Sempuku Shinriki 85 Junmai Sake NV

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Nothing short of a FANTASTIC sipping wine!!! Producer/Winery: Miyake Honten Ltd.; Hiroshima, Japan. Grape Variety: Hiroshima Shinriki Rice. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: […]

Crivelli Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 2017

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A FANTASTIC value Italian red we would recommend in a heartbeat!!!. Producer/Winery: Jonathan Crivelli; Azienda Agricola Crivelli; Castagnole Monferrato, Italy. Grape Variety: […]

Monte Dall Ora Sausto 2013

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy red Valpolicella that made a simple dinner memorable. Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Azienda Agricola Monte Dall’Ora; […]

Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Napa Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Napa Velley; North Coast, […]

Joel Gott Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Joel Gott Wines/Trinchero Family Estates; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Santa […]

Homs L Amandier Rouge 2015

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very versatile summer-time wine that should appeal to a wide range of red wine drinkers. Producer/Winery: Jean-Marc and his wife Anne […]

Overnoy-Crinquand Arbois Pupillin Ploussard 2012

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited wine that was absolutely amazing. Producer/Winery: Mikael Crinquand; Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand; Pupillin, France. Grape Variety: Poulsard (Ploussard). Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: […]

Magnon La Begou Blanc 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unusual and noteworthy white wine. Producer/Winery: Maxime Magnon; Corbières, France. Grape Variety: Blend – 50% Grenache Gris, 35% Grenache Blanc and […]