Synopsis, Our Opinion: A truly STUNNING fruity California Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation, […]
Tag: New California Wine
Sandhi Rinconada Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was seductive and simply STELLAR Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; Sandhi Wines; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. […]
Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris\Pinot Blanc 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING white blend that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 60% Pinot […]
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING rich and lively Chardonnay that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Clairette Blanche 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: FIRST-RATE dry California white wine that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Clairette Blanche. Geographic Appellation: […]
Denner Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well balanced and juicy California Cabernet. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Appellation: Willow Creek District; […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Smooth as silk, but a VERY powerful wine that paired well with the braised short ribs Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, […]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Dianthus Rose 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SUPER “New California” Rosè. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Southern Rhone Rosè blend – 49% Mourvedre, 39% […]
Denner Vineyards Ditch Digger 2014
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 […]