2016 Loring Wine Company “Gary’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Christmas came early this week in the form of the 2016 Loring “Gary’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir. When you taste a wine that is 2 to 3 times better than a wine that is 2 to 3 times the price, it’s like hitting the lottery. The deep rich cranberry, black...
Quixote Winery
Call it whimsical, call it eccentric but this art and architectural beauty in Napa Valley is one hidden gem. Located off the Silverado Trail in the Stag’s Leap District, not only do they produce some of the most sought after wines in the valley, it should be a must...
Summer Whites – Part 1
With the dog days of Summer upon us, our wine drinking habits often run into a bit of a conundrum. If you live for white wines, you are as happy as a pig in fresh slop. If you are a staunch red wine drinker, there are days that it...
2017 J Lohr “Arroyo Seco” Chardonnay
Wine lovers are always in search for a satisfying Chardonnay that is beautiful in flavor and easy on the pocketbook. These days, if you wanted a highly rated California Chardonnay, the #1 selling white wine in America, you might need a small loan or take a second mortgage out...
Did You Know ……… Fact #7
The wine buyer for the President of the United States and The White House, the dream job of all dream jobs, is officially named “the usher”. Since the Carter administration, it has been decreed that his job sees to it that only American wines be served at all state...
2017 St. Supery Moscato
When the sweet tooth wine god’s come a calling, they need look no further than this Napa Valley Moscato, which can only be described as an angel in a bottle. The nectar of apricots, peaches, mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon and orange peel feel so silky, lively and rich, your...
Oregon Pinot Gris
Ripe and ready for harvest, this Pinot Gris cluster gets an inspection from an unlikely source. After giving her final approval to begin picking, just hope this ladybug will be around in another 16 months when the juice has fermented and is ready to be bottled....
Wine Ratings……. Truth or Myth?
Let’s ponder this wine ratings expression: “When a wine is rated more than 95 points; you can’t afford it. When it has 90 to 94 points; you can’t find it. When it has 89 points or less; nobody wants it.” Sometimes true but never so for the savvy wine...
2017 Zuccardi Torrontes
As with any great recipe, when all the ingredients come together perfectly, it makes for one spectacular meal. When it comes to the 2017 Zuccardi Torrontes, the combination of intoxicating fruit, elegant spice and vibrant acidity make for one seductive taste treasure. Loaded with fresh peach, pear, apricot, green...
Did You Know ……… Fact #7
What do you get when you smell a wine cork? Besides a big red spot on your nose if it is a rouge wine, generally not much. Contrary to popular belief, smelling the cork reveals very little about the wine. When given a cork to examine by your sommelier...