Synopsis, Our Opinion: This should be labeled “Outstanding Inexpensive White Wine” to separate it from all the other mediocre wine on the grocery store shelf. […]
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, […]
Rajat Parr Wine Club Mourvedre Anika Enz Vineyard 2020
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We love Bandol Rose, but this was EVEN BETTER!!! Producer/Winery: Sandhi Vintners; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Mourvèdre Rosé. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: […]
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, […]
Monastero Suore Cistercensi Benedic 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A nice unpretentious red from Italy. Producer/Winery: Sisters of Monastero Suore Cistercensi; Vitorchiano, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend of equal parts: Sangiovese and […]
Rajat Parr Wine Club Semillon Never Say Never Yount Mill Vineyard 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unusual white, but also a bewitching wine we strongly recommend. Producer/Winery: Sandhi Vintners; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Sémillon. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Favorite Pairings & Recipes: Pasta with Salmon and Cream Sauce
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 […]
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Sanford & Benedict Vineyard 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A gutsy yet elegant California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation, […]