Month: July 2016

2014 Banshee, Cabernet Franc, Algeria Vineyard, Russian River Valley. This is a single vineyard expression of unique qualities that makes it a very intriguing wine of place, it doesn’t show…

2013 Domaine du Prieure, Bourgogne Rouge, France. Jean-Michel Maurice’s basic Bourgogne is from a plot in Savigny les Beaune and it’s carefully crafted to be an easy drinking beautiful Pinot…

2015 Domaine Amido, Rosé Tavel “Les Amandines” Rhone Valley, France. The 2015 Tavel from Domaine Amido is a deeply hued and flavor filled pink that delivers rich detail and refreshing…

2012 Chateau du Hureau, Saumur-Champigny Rouge “Tuffe” Loire Valley, France. This is a heck of a wine for $16! The Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny is a beautiful terroir inspired dark…

2014 Domaine Pinson, Chablis, White Burgundy, France. The 2014 Pinson Chablis AC is brilliant and shinning with vibrancy and racy style with some rustic austerity and laser like sharp detail.…

1978 Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello” Santa Cruz Mountains. A huge thank you going out to Ridge, they again produced an amazing lineup of wines to taste with seriously…

2014 Anthill Farms, Pinot Noir, Tina Marie Vineyard, Russian River Valley. The latest Anthill Pinot from the cool climate Green Valley’s Tina Marie Vineyard, part of the greater Russian River…

2014 Chalone Vineyard, Chenin Blanc, Estate Grown Heritage Vines, Chalone, Monterey County. Chalone’s 2014 Heritage Vines Chenin is a true classic and a stunning dry white wine, it is intensely…

2012 Clusel-Roch, Cote Rôtie “Classique” Rhone, France. After having some of the 2011 recently, the 2012 Closel-Roch seems leaner, lighter and more tart, but that being said, it is a…

2013 Lagier Meredith, Malbec, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley. Steve Lagier and Carole Meredith’s mountain Malbec is a lovely rich wine with deep fruit, brambly spices and a lingering finish, it…