Wine Tasting: Denner Vineyards

Winery/Producer: Anthony Yount, winemaker; Denner Vineyards. Appellation: Paso Robles; Central Coast, California Location: 5414 Vineyard Drive Paso Robles, California. Tel. 805 239-4287

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, […]

G B Odoardi Calabria Rosso 2013

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A big, bold Italian red blend. Producer/Winery: Giovan Battista Odoardi; Calabria, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend – 30% Magliocco, 30% Gaglioppo, 20% Nerello […]

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, […]

Castello Banfi Bell’agio Chianti 2015

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A drinkable grocery store red wine in a delightful bottle that oozed character. Producer/Winery: Castello Banfi; bottled by Placido S.A.; Montalcino, Ita;y. […]

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 […]