Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unusual and palatable Grenache. Producer/Winery: Angela Osborne; A Tribute to Grace Wine Company; Orcutt, California. Grape Variety: Grenache. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
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Brendan Stater-West Saumur Blanc Les Chapaudaises 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An easy drinking white wine. Producer/Winery: Brendan Stater-West; Bizay, France. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Saumur; Anjou-Saumur; Loire Valley, […]
Laely Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A copacetic Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Producer/Winery: Heron Wines; San Francisco, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon blend – 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% […]
Columbia Crest Merlot Grand Estates 2018 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A decent grocery store value Merlot. Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest Winery; Paterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Columbia Valley, Washington. […]
Barham Mendelsohn (Au Bon Climat) Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Russian River Valley; Sonoma […]
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An “Okay” grocery store New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: Nebilo Wines, Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Marlborough; […]
Barone Fini Trentino Merlot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” Merlot. Producer/Winery: Nosio SPA; Mezzocorona, Italy. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Trentino, Italy. Vintage: 2017 Price: $8.99 […]
Monte Dall Ora Camporenzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited Italian Valpolicella blend. January 2019 September 2021 Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Monte Dall’Ora; Cariano, Italy Grape […]
Catena Malbec 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Despite its drawbacks we thought it was an enjoyable drinking Malbec. Producer/Winery: Bodega Catena Zapata; Mendoza, Argentina. Grape Variety: Malbec. Geographic Appellation, […]
Starborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A decent grocery store Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: E & J Gallo Winery; Starborough Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Geographic Appellation, […]