Synopsis, Our Opinion: VERY DELICIOUS Grenache blend. Producer/Winery: Anthony Yount (Winemaker); Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Grenache blend – 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, […]
Au Bon Climat Isabelle California Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY UNIQUE Pinot Noir…silky with immaculate balance, yet saturated with unimpaired flavors, pliable tannins and opulent mouth-feel. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au […]
Laffourcade Anjou Villages Rouge 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING French Cabernet Franc table wine that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Pascal Laffourcade; Château Perray Jouanne; France. Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc. Geographic […]
Tamanohikari Super Premium Ginjo Sake NV
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A real treat and a scrumptious Sake. Producer/Winery: Tamanohikari Sake Brewing Company; Kyoto, Japan. Rice Variety: Bizenomachi rice. Geographic Appellation: Japan. Vintage: […]
Fourrier Aux Echezeau and Vieille Vigne Gevrey-Chambertin 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: They were both MEMORABLE red Burgundy Producer/Winery: Domaine Fourrier; Côte d’Or; Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France. […]
Sandhi Mt. Carmel Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING “New California” Chardonnay. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; Arete Wines; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills; […]
Faury Cote-Rotie 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A wine that really shined both with the mild venison and sipping alone. Producer/Winery: Lionel Faury; Chavanay, France. Grape Variety: Syrah blend […]
Stellareese Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This Cabernet had lots of virtues, but for our palates it was just to sweet. Producer/Winery: Rachel Stellareese Davies & Geoffrey Daves; […]
Book Review: Secrets of the Sommeliers
In their book Secrets of the Sommeliers: How to think and drink like the world’s top wine professionals Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay have condensed […]
Cantele Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: The perfect Italian house red. Producer/Winery: Cantele Azienda Vinicola; Guagnano, Italy. Grape Variety: Negroamaro. Geographic Appellation: Salice Salentino; Puglia, Italy. Vintage: 2013 […]