Month: April 2018

2016 Cameron Winery, Giulliano, Friuli Style White Blend, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. An absolutely killer white from John Paul at Cameron, one of the best new world alt-whites of…

2016 Malat, Gruner Veltliner, Crazy Creatures, Kremstal, Austria. Michael Malat is a new star in the Wachau and his Gruner is a wine to check out, and I am diving…

2013 La Spinetta, Barolo, Campe, Piedmonte, Italy. Giorgio Rivetti’s Campe Cru Barolo is from 50 plus year old vines at 280 meters of elevation set on the calcareous or marl…

2007 Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol, X, 10 ans d’élevage, Provence, France. Done as a special project for an anniversary of Chateau Pradeaux being imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant, this Bandol X…

2017 Sheldon Wines, Vermentino, Las Brisas Vineyard, Carneros. Sheldon’s lively and refreshing Las Brisas Vermentino is a beautiful Summer wine, but also one of substance and stylish charm with a…

2015 Jo Landron, La Louvetrie, Muscadet Serve et Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley, France. The certified organic Domaine of Jo Landron uses biodynamic practices on his estate, with this cuvee…

2014 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Mountain Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain. One of Randall’s secret series (or less known) of Pinot explorations, the 2014 Bonny Doon Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot…

Grapelive New Rosé Picks 2017 Bow & Arrow, Rose, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Scott Frank’s Bow & Arrow Dry Willamette Valley Rose is mostly Pinot Noir based with a touch of…

2016 Drew, Syrah, Valenti Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge. Jason Drew in the last 3 or 4 vintages has arguably been crafting some of California’s absolute best wines, with both his…