Live Blogging: Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc
Ferrari Carano is a bastion of Sonoma County, and king of Dry Creek Valley. With a focus on white wines, this Fume Blanc is the driest style of Sauvignon Blanc, that was “invented” or coined, by...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Grassini Wines Sauvignon Blanc
Grassini Winery is located in downtown Santa Barbara, and is a family owned winery with very limited production of 2500 cases, of entirely estate owned and produced wines. It is a family owned and...
View ArticleLive Blogging: J Vineyards PInot Gris
J Vineyards is a women owned and operated winery in the Russian River area of Sonoma, specializing in sparkling wine but also Pinot Gris and Pinot noir. The 2013 Gris is stainless steel fermented, with...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
Wente was one of the first vineyards in Livermore California, and is the oldest continuously operating winery in the state of California. It is still family owned, and the Wente Family is the first...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Labyrinth
Based in Santa Maria Valley, Labyrinth Presqu’ile Clone 667 Pinot noir is a Santa Maria classic. The winemaker from Australia, has been making wine here since 1997. His wife was the original winemaker...
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Wines with a accent! The Brecon Estate tasting room is only 3 months old and we are tasting the Cab Franc, which is also brand new. Classic Cab Franc flavor profie, full of green leafy vegetables and...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Consilience Syrah
I have been exposed to Consilience for over 10 years, and it’s been so wonderful to be able to taste the development of these wines. This 2011 Santa Barbara County Syrah is under $30, and is a blend...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Garnet Vineyards Monterey Pinot Noir
I happen to be very lucky and I know Alison Crowe well. She is a vibrant, energetic and influential winemaker as well as blogger. I am happy to call her a friend. This $15 pinot, is a fun, fresh and...
View ArticleLive Blogging: Vineyard 511 Diamond Mountain Cabernet
The 2010 Vineyard 511 Cab is distinctly Diamond Mountain. I love hillside fruit, and this is no exception. Rich and lush, but with a beautiful bright note hiding under the blackberry, this cab has...
View ArticleLive Blogging: RIOS de Chile Carmenere
After tasting the value priced Sav Blanc yesterday, I’m excited to try the Carmenere today. The vineyard is just at the foot of the Andes, and the vines struggle. The nose on the wine is very spicy...
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