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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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; […]
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
Voyager Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good value Australian Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend. Producer/Winery: Voyager Estate; Margaret River, Western Australia. Grape Variety: Blend – 60% Sauvignon and 40% […]
Praesidium Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An ELEGANT and bold Italian red that’s an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Praesidium winery; Agricola Ottaviano Pasquale; Prezza, Italy. Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo […]
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; […]
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% […]
Sunier Fleurie 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Light, refreshing Beaujolais that had just enough zest to make it interesting. Producer/Winery: Julien Sunier; Avenas, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation: […]