Synopsis, Our Opinion: A svelte white wine that was a fabulous value. Producer/Winery: Domaine Eugène Carrel et Fils; Jongieux-le-Haut; Jongieux, France. Grape Variety: Jacquère. Geographic […]
Tag: Very Special Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Nebbiolo Reserve 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We loved it and at this price point called it an extraordinary value!!! Producer/Winery: Luca Paschina; Barboursville Vineyards; Barboursville, Virginia. Grape Variety: […]
Clendenen Family Vineyards (Au Bon Climat) Grenache Gris Rancho La Cuna 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unique, a great value and nothing short of OUTSTANDING. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; Au Bon Climat; Santa […]
Turley Duarte Zinfandel 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Restrained Zinfandel that was understated and marvelous. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Evangehlo, […]
Vallana e Figlio Boca 2011 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Nebbiolo and a fantastic value. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo blend – 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina and 15% […]
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. […]
Turley Casa Nuestra Napa Valley Red Wine 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very tantalizing mixture of tastes that adds a whole new dimension to Turley wines. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. […]
Rajat Parr Wine Club Never Say Never Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A precocious and extraordinary Napa Cab that was very MEMORABLE. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr Wine Club; Sandhi Vintners; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet […]
Ridge Monte Bello 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Seductive wine that was simply OUTSTANDING!!! Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Cupertino, California. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend – 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% […]
Rajat Parr Wine Club Tres Chingones 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We called this a distinctive and seductive blend that has to be called elegant. Producer/Winery: Sandhi Vintners; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Blend […]