Synopsis, Our Opinion: “Not Bad”, but not the outstanding wine we have come to expect from Broc Cellars. Producer/Winery: Broc Cellars; Berkeley, California. Grape Variety: […]
Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A vibrant Australian Shiraz the was a fantastic bargain. Producer/Winery: Sarah and Sparky Marquis; Mollydooker Wines; McLaren Vale, South Australia. Grape Variety: […]
Favorite Pairings & Recipes: Venison Stir Fry
Occasionally we find a pairing that simply makes the wine and food a treasured “Hand in Glove” experience. When we find these rare pairings we […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Mourvedre 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual varietal that was both alluring and savory. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Mourvedre. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A truly STUNNING fruity California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation, […]
La Viarte Schioppettino Di Prepotto 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An assertive, dry Italian wine with a robust and distinctive character. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola La Viarte; Udine, Italy. Grape Variety: Schioppettino. Geographic […]
Matthiasson Napa Valley White 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING California white wine. Producer/Winery: Matthiason Family Vineyards; Napa, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Semillon […]
Favorite Pairings & Recipes: Pesto alla trapanese (Almond Tomato Pesto)
Occasionally we find a pairing that simply makes the wine and food a treasured “Hand in Glove” experience. When we find these rare pairings we […]
Maison Clusel-Roch Traboules 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Very enjoyable and versatile fruity red wine that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Guillaume Clusel, Brigitte Roch and Gilbert Clusel; Domaine Maison Clusel-Roch; […]
Le Cellier des Chenes Altadia Savoie 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT value sparkling wine from Savoie. Producer/Winery: Willy Blanc; The Cellar of Chenes; Saint Baldoph, France. Grape Variety: Jacquère. Geographic Appellation, […]