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...
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....
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...
Grgich Hills – Napa Valley
Hundreds of barrels of Chardonny are stacked to the ceiling just waiting for the day they can be bottled and shared at the Grgich Hills Winery in Napa Valley. It’s been over 40 years since young winemaker Mike Grgich stunned the world at the Tasting of Paris in 1976,...
2014 Cotiere Syrah
Strike up the band? Put into wine terms, the orchestra of fruit and flavors in this Santa Maria Valley 100% Syrah hits all the right chords. Loads of juicy plum, black currant and black cherry fruit echo right along with very aromatic violets, soft cigar box aromas, black pepper...
Did You Know …… Fact #6
The French appellation Graves is considered the oldest wine region in Bordeaux. This Left Bank region, known as the Birthplace of Claret, is the only renowned Bordeaux appellation that produces red wine (mostly Cabernet), dry white wine (blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon), and sweet wine (Sauternes)....