Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Spanish red that was a pour down the sink wine for us…I have to believe we just got a bad […]
Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This wine was so fresh, flavorful and balanced…every sip was an irresistible and captivating experience. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa […]
Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera d’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A slightly rustic wine that’s delicious, food friendly and a real bargain. Producer/Winery: Marchesi di Barolo; Barolo, Italy. Grape Variety: Barbera and […]
Kistler Vineyards Laguna Ridge Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Excellent California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Kistler Vineyards; Sebastopol, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Russian River Valley; Sonoma County, California. Vintage: […]
Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A MEMORABLE red Burgundy that was a special treat. Producer/Winery: Denis and Bertrand Chevillon; Domaine Robert Chevillon; Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. Grape Variety: Pinot […]
Centonze Frappato 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Fresh, easy drinking Sicilian red wine that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Giovanni Centonze family; Marsala, (Sicily) Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato. Geographic Appellation: […]
Partida Creus Vinel-lo-Blanco 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing wine. Producer/Winery: Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerona; Partida Creus; Bonastre (Baix Penedés), Spain. Grape Variety: Blend – Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, […]
Descombes Morgon Beaujolais 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: EXCELLENT, INEXPENSIVE Beaujolais. Producer/Winery: Georges Descombes; Villié-Morgon, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation: Morgon; Beaujolais; Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2015 Price: $19.95
Melisse, Santa Monica, California
A drive-by of our intended restaurant, Mélisse, in Santa Monica, California, did not impress but the rest of the experience sure did. The very friendly […]
Maestro Castrillo de Duero 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: EXCELLENT Spanish red we really enjoyed. Producer/Winery: Alfredo Maestro; Bodegas Maestro Tejero; Penafiel, Spain. Grape Variety: Tempranillo. Geographic Appellation: Castilla y León, […]