Synopsis, Our Opinion: A real find in the vast array of California Pinot Noirs. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: […]
Tag: North Coast
Ridge Lytton Estate Rose 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A delightful and tantalizing Rosé. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Rosé blend – 40% Grenache, 40% Mataro, 10% Zinfandel, 5% […]
Folie a Deux Sonoma Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good value California Cabernet Sauvignon in this price range. Producer/Winery: Folie à Deux Winery; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon […]
Simi Sonoma County Merlot 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Another disappointing grocery store wine. Producer/Winery: Simi Winery; Geyserville, California. Grape Variety: Merlot blend – 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% […]
Bonterra California Merlot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A sweet California red wine that was filled with easy drinking Merlot characteristics. Producer/Winery: Bonterra Vineyards; Hopland, California. Grape Variety: Merlot with […]
Aubert Wines Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Just about as good as California Chardonnay gets!!! Producer/Winery: Aubert Wines; Calistoga, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Carneros; North […]
Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Succulent and elegant California Cabernet Sauvignon blend that we thought was FANTASTIC and it shouldn’t be overlooked that Ridge isn’t charging crazy […]
Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It’s SUPERB California Zinfandel at an OUTSTANDING price. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Cupertino, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel blend – 62% Zinfandel,36% Carignan and […]
Broc Solano County Green Valley Valdiguie 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: “Not Bad”, but not the outstanding wine we have come to expect from Broc Cellars. Producer/Winery: Broc Cellars; Berkeley, California. Grape Variety: […]
Broc Cellars Solano County Chenin Blanc 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An audacious Chennin Blanc. Producer/Winery: Chris Brockway; Broc Cellars; Berkeley, California. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Frei Vineyard; Green […]