Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING rich and lively Chardonnay that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic […]
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Occhipinti Siccagno Nero d’Avola 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: NOTEWORTHY Italian red wine. Producer/Winery: Arianna Occhipinti; Sicily, Italy. Grape Variety: Nero d’Avola. Geographic Appellation: Sicily, Italy. Vintage: 2015 Price: $39.95
Tablas Creek Vineyard Clairette Blanche 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: FIRST-RATE dry California white wine that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Clairette Blanche. Geographic Appellation: […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Smooth as silk, but a VERY powerful wine that paired well with the braised short ribs Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Dianthus Rose 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SUPER “New California” Rosè. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Southern Rhone Rosè blend – 49% Mourvedre, 39% […]
Denner Vineyards Ditch Digger 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: VERY DELICIOUS Grenache blend. Producer/Winery: Anthony Yount (Winemaker); Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Grenache blend – 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, […]
Au Bon Climat Isabelle California Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY UNIQUE Pinot Noir…silky with immaculate balance, yet saturated with unimpaired flavors, pliable tannins and opulent mouth-feel. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au […]
Laffourcade Anjou Villages Rouge 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING French Cabernet Franc table wine that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Pascal Laffourcade; Château Perray Jouanne; France. Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc. Geographic […]
Kistler Vineyards Laguna Ridge Pinot Noir 2015
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: […]
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: […]