Synopsis, Our Opinion: A big, bold Italian red blend. Producer/Winery: Giovan Battista Odoardi; Calabria, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend – 30% Magliocco, 30% Gaglioppo, 20% Nerello […]
Vallana Gattinara 2007
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING, very reasonably priced Nebbiolo that was a MEMORABLE wine. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Gattinara; Piedmont, […]
Castello Banfi Bell’agio Chianti 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A drinkable grocery store red wine in a delightful bottle that oozed character. Producer/Winery: Castello Banfi; bottled by Placido S.A.; Montalcino, Ita;y. […]
Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo D’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Vibrant, balanced and flavorful young Nebbiolo that was a FANTASTIC buy. Producer/Winery: Bruno Giacosa; Neive, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Nebbiolo […]
Vignobles Laffourcade Quarts de Chaume Clos de Quarts 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SPLENDID dry Chenin Blanc. Producer/Winery: Pascal Laffourcade; Rochefort Sur-Loire, France. Grape Variety: Chenin blanc Geographic Appellation: Quarts de Chaume; Loire Valley, […]
Tolosa Winery & Vineyards Petite Sirah 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A NOTEWORTHY week-night wine that’s a real bargain. Producer/Winery: Tolosa Winery; San Luis Obispo, California. Grape Variety: Petite Sirah (Durif). Geographic Appellation: […]
Book Review: Eat Your Drink
The phrase “farm-to-table” is familiar to everyone who enjoys fine dining, but how about “farm-to-glass”? In his book, Eat your Drink: Culinary Cocktails, author and […]
Sandhi Sanford & Benedict Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: VERY SPECIAL WINE and a steal-of-a-deal for this luscious Chardonnay that can only be called MEMORABLE. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; […]
Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very GRACEFUL and DELICIOUS Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: Chris Scott; Church Road Winery; Taradale, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc. Geographic Appellation: […]
Mongeard-Mugneret Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: DELICIOUS red Burgundy at a FANTASTIC BARGAIN price. Producer/Winery: Vincent Mongeard; Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret; Vosne-Romanée, France. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Côte […]