Recommendation: A respectable “New World” Sauvignon Blanc that I would buy again. Winery/Producer: Honig Vineyard and Winery; Rutherford, California. Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc blend: 85% […]
Zugober Belezos Rioja Blanco 2012
Recommendation: A noteworthy white Rioja that’s way under valued. Winery/Producer: Bodegas Zugober; Lapuebla De Labarca, Spain. Grape Variety: Macabeo (Viura) Geographic Region, Appellation: Cosecha, Rioja; […]
Rodney Strong Estates Vineyards Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2013
Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Rodney Strong Vineyards; Healdsburg, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Region, Appellation: Sonoma County, California. Vintage: 2013 Price: $16.42 with a 30% […]
Ruffino Il Ducale Toscana 2012
Recommendation: Good Italian Super Tuscany that’s priced correctly. Winery/Producer: Bottled by: Ruffino; Pontassieve, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend: 55% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah and 20% Merlot. Geographic […]
Da Vinci Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2015
Recommendation: Split Decision (see the reviews below) Winery/Producer: Cantine Leonardo da Vinci; Forli, Italy Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio Geographic Region, Appellation: Delle Venezie IGT ; […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit Blanc De Tablas 2011
Recommendation: A MEMORABLE white blend. Winery/Producer: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Blend: 64% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc and 10% Picpoul Blanc. Geographic […]
Central Coast Callie Collection Pinot Grigio 2015
Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer: Vinted and bottled by Callie Collection; Ceres, California. Grape Variety: Blend: 84% Pinot Gris, 14% French Colombard and 2% Gewurtzraminer. Geographic […]
Pascal Janvier Coteaux Du Loir Blanc 2015
Recommendation: An Excellent Chenin Blanc that’s a super value. Winery/Producer: Pascal Janvier; Ruillé on Loir, France. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Region, Appellation: Coteaux Du […]
Beneduce Vineyards Blue 2 Blaufrankisch 2013 and a Visit to Beneduce Vineyards Pittstown, New Jersey
Recommendation: It’s FANTASTIC New Jersey wine. Winery/Producer: Mike Beneduce Jr.; Beneduce Vineyards; Pittstown, New Jersey. Grape Variety: Blaufrankisch. Geographic Region, Appellation: Hunterdon County, New Jersey. […]
Francois Pinon Les trois argiles Vouvray 2014
Recommendation: Great Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. Winery/Producer: Francois Pinon; Vallée de Cousse, France. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Region, Appellation: Loire valley, France. Vintage: 2014 […]