Synopsis, Our Opinion: An exceptional lean California Chardonnay that’s both unique and refreshing. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. […]
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Turley Hayne Vineyard Napa Valley Zinfandel 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A truly MEMORABLE wine. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Appellation: Napa Valley, California. Vintage: 2015 Price: […]
Denner Vineyards Dirt Worshipper 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply MARVELOUS!!! Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Syrah blend – 95% Syrah, 3% Roussanne and 2% Viognier. Geographic Appellation: […]
Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Not bad inexpensive Syrah. Producer/Winery: Bob Lindquist; Qupé Wine Cellars; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Syrah blend – 88% Syrah, 7% Tempranillo, […]
La Chablisienne Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Eloquent, rich and savory white Burgundy that’s an INCREDIBLE BARGAIN. Producer/Winery: La Chablisienne; Chablis, France. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation: Chablis; Burgundy, […]
Vallana Gattinara 2007
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING, very reasonably priced Nebbiolo that was a MEMORABLE wine. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Gattinara; Piedmont, […]
Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo D’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Vibrant, balanced and flavorful young Nebbiolo that was a FANTASTIC buy. Producer/Winery: Bruno Giacosa; Neive, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Nebbiolo […]
Vignobles Laffourcade Quarts de Chaume Clos de Quarts 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SPLENDID dry Chenin Blanc. Producer/Winery: Pascal Laffourcade; Rochefort Sur-Loire, France. Grape Variety: Chenin blanc Geographic Appellation: Quarts de Chaume; Loire Valley, […]
Sandhi Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Very good California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; Sandhi Wines; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Santa […]
Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Fass 4 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An absolutely SUPER Grüner Veltliner. Producer/Winery: Weingut Bernhard Ott; Feuersbrunn, Austria. Grape Variety: Grüner Veltliner. Geographic Appellation: Wagram Region, Austria. Vintage: 2016 […]