Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy red Valpolicella that made a simple dinner memorable. Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Azienda Agricola Monte Dall’Ora; […]
Category: Red Wines
Joel Gott Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Joel Gott Wines/Trinchero Family Estates; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Santa […]
Folie a Deux Sonoma Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good value California Cabernet Sauvignon in this price range. Producer/Winery: Folie à Deux Winery; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon […]
Homs L Amandier Rouge 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very versatile summer-time wine that should appeal to a wide range of red wine drinkers. Producer/Winery: Jean-Marc and his wife Anne […]
Overnoy-Crinquand Arbois Pupillin Ploussard 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited wine that was absolutely amazing. Producer/Winery: Mikael Crinquand; Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand; Pupillin, France. Grape Variety: Poulsard (Ploussard). Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: […]
Comparison Tasting: Vallana Campi Raudii 1955 and 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Two wines we recommend without reservation and would buy again in a heart beat. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. […]
Luis Pato Beira Atlantico Baga/Touriga Nacional 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT value picnic red. Producer/Winery: Luis Pato; Anadia, Portugal. Grape Variety: Portuguese blend – Baga and Touriga Nacional. Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Tablas Creek En Gobelet 2016 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An excellent California Rhone blend. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Southern Rhone blend – 39% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, […]
Ridge Blasi Zinfandel 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Zinfandel that was a FANTASTIC value. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel and 3% Petite Sirah Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Berioles Saint Pourcain Auvernat 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A marvelous blend from the Loire Valley that was fresh and exhilarating Producer/Winery: Jean Teissèdre and Sophie & Jérôme Roux; Domaine des […]