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, […]
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Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A smooth, soft and easy drinking California Merlot. Producer/Winery: Duckhorn Wine Company, Duckhorn Vineyards; Hopland, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A nice California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Duckhorn Wine Company; Migration; Hopland, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Sonoma Coast, […]
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Sauvignon Blanc. Producer/Winery: Duckhorn Wine Company; Duckhorn Vineyards; Hopland, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Blended with Sémillon. Geographic […]
Sandhi Central Coast Chardonnay 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A cutting edge example in the changing world of California Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Sandhi Vintners; Orcutt, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, […]
Clendenen Family Vineyards (Au Bon Climat) Gewurztraminer 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We called it an extremely nice California Gewürztraminer. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: […]
Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING white blend. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: White blend – 55% Pinot Gris, 40% […]
Clendenen Family Vintners (Au Bon Climat) Gamay 15 Shell Creek Vineyard 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A sleeper that will suddenly become noticed with its bold, yet elegant personality. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; […]
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Sonoma Coast, California. Vintage: 2018 […]
Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A zesty white that was an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 75% […]