Synopsis, Our Opinion: Excellent California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Kistler Vineyards; Sebastopol, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Russian River Valley; Sonoma County, California. Vintage: […]
Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A MEMORABLE red Burgundy that was a special treat. Producer/Winery: Denis and Bertrand Chevillon; Domaine Robert Chevillon; Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. Grape Variety: Pinot […]
Centonze Frappato 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Fresh, easy drinking Sicilian red wine that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Giovanni Centonze family; Marsala, (Sicily) Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato. Geographic Appellation: […]
Partida Creus Vinel-lo-Blanco 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing wine. Producer/Winery: Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerona; Partida Creus; Bonastre (Baix Penedés), Spain. Grape Variety: Blend – Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, […]
Descombes Morgon Beaujolais 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: EXCELLENT, INEXPENSIVE Beaujolais. Producer/Winery: Georges Descombes; Villié-Morgon, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation: Morgon; Beaujolais; Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2015 Price: $19.95
Melisse, Santa Monica, California
A drive-by of our intended restaurant, Mélisse, in Santa Monica, California, did not impress but the rest of the experience sure did. The very friendly […]
Maestro Castrillo de Duero 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: EXCELLENT Spanish red we really enjoyed. Producer/Winery: Alfredo Maestro; Bodegas Maestro Tejero; Penafiel, Spain. Grape Variety: Tempranillo. Geographic Appellation: Castilla y León, […]
Calcagno Arcuria Etna Rosso 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT Nerello Mascalese blend and one we will buy again. Producer/Winery: Calcagno; Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese blend – […]
Wine Tasting: Santa Barbara Winery
Winery/Producer: Santa Barbara Winery; Santa Barbara, California. Appellation: California Location: 202 Anacapa (corner Anacapa/Yanonali) Santa Barbara California Tel. 805.963.3633
Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An exceptional lean California Chardonnay that’s both unique and refreshing. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. […]