Synopsis, Our Opinion: A wine that was a real treat. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Howell […]
Tag: California
Matthiasson Tendu California Red 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We called this a “Not Bad” California red wine. Producer/Winery: Matthiasson Family Vineyards; Napa, California. Grape Variety: Italian blend – 30% Montepulciano, […]
Matthiasson California Rose 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING domestic Rosé. Producer/Winery: Matthiasson Family Vineyards; Napa, California. Grape Variety: Rosé blend – Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, and Counoise. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Forlorn Hope Wines Queen of the Sierra Rose 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT California Rosè that had an exceptionally good mineral character. Producer/Winery: Matthew Rorick; Forlorn Hope Wines; Murphys, California. Grape Variety: Rosè […]
Sandhi Rinconada Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was seductive and simply STELLAR Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; Sandhi Wines; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. […]
Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris\Pinot Blanc 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING white blend that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 60% Pinot […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
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 […]
Ridge Perrone Merlot 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A notable wine we enjoyed with a lamb dinner. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Cupertino, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Monte Bello Vineyard; […]
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: […]
Denner Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well balanced and juicy California Cabernet. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Appellation: Willow Creek District; […]