Synopsis, Our Opinion: Nice Chenin Blanc from Vouvray that’s an excellent value.
Producer/Winery: Vincent Raimbault; Domaine de La Robiniere; Chançay, France.
Grape Variety: Chenin blanc.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Vouvray; Loire Valley, France.
Vintage: 2016
Price: $16.20 (with a 10% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply OUTSTANDING sparkling Chardonnay.
Producer/Winery: Sashi Moorman and Rajat Parr; Sandhi Vintners; Petaluma, California.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Sta. Rita Hills; Central Coast, California.
Vintage: 2014
Price: Free (See review Prologue) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” California Rhone blend.
Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California.
Grape Variety: Southern Rhone blend – 39% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 11% Counoise and 3% Tannat.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $40.00 (with a Tablas Creek club discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Stellar Rioja that’s an excellent value at $49.95!!!
Producer/Winery: Vinedos del Contino; Laserna, Spain.
Grape Variety: Tempranillo blend – 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo and Garnacha.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Rioja, Spain.
Vintage: 2010
Price: $49.95 [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: One of the best value wines we’ve had in a long time.
Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; Napa, California.
Grape Variety: Zinfandel.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: California.
Vintage: 2017
Price: $20.00 (with a Turley club discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Excellent “everyday” grocery store wine that was an OUTSTANDING value.
Producer/Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle; Patterson, Washington.
Grape Variety: Merlot (83% Merlot and 17% Syrah).
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Columbia Valley, Washington.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $9.27 (with a 30% mixed 6-pack discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An unusual blend that we thought was paired especially well with the pork dinner.
Producer/Winery: Julien Courtois and Heidi Kuka; Le Clos de la Bruyère; Soings en Sologne, France.
Grape Variety: Blend – 45% Côt (Malbec), 45% Gamay Chaudenay and 10% Gascon
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Loire Valley, France.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $38.70 (with a 10% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A FANTASTIC “everyday” dry Italian wine that is food friendly and delicious.
Producer/Winery: Lamberto Vannuci; Azienda Agricola Centorame; Casoli di Atri, Italy.
Grape Variety: Montepulciano.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy.
Vintage: 2017
Price: $11.70 (with a 10% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We’re hoping it was a bad cork and our second bottle is MUCH better.
Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Healdsburg, California.
Grape Variety: Petite Sirah.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California.
Vintage: 2014
Price: $33.30 (with a Ridge club discount) [click to continue…]
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Simply OUTSTANDING Chardonnay.
Producer/Winery: Terry Leighton; Kalin Cellars; Novato, California.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Livermore Valley, California.
Vintage: 1995
Price: $30.60 (with a 10% mixed case discount) [click to continue…]
