Month: May 2024

2019 Jonata, Todos, Red Wine, Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley.The Jonata Todos Red Wine, made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc coming from Ballard…

2023 Joyce Vineyards, Albariño, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County.Russell Joyce’s 2023 are looking to be some of his best ever wines and this ultra fresh and steely Albariño is wonderfully…

2018 La Capuccina, Nebbiolo, Faren, Colline Novaresi DOC, Alto Piemonte, Italy.The 2018 La Cappuccino Fare Colline Novaresi, 100% Nebbiolo, shows off a classic old school rustic charm with a slightly…

2022 Masseria Li Veli, Verdeca “Askos” Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy.Li Veli’s Verdeca white, which I first tried with their 2012 vintage, is a steely fresh wine with racy citrus, white…

2015 Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC, Portugal.I was very impressed by the Manuel dos Santos Campolargo, Vinha do Putto, Bairrada DOC red blend, which is a…

2023 I. Brand & Family Winery, Supertoothy, Skin Fermented White Wine, Central Coast.I got a leak preview of a new and rare skin contact white wine from winemaker Ian Brand,…

Special Updated Report on “Orange Wine” from the classics of Carso, Italy to some new California versions that are well worth chasing down! by Kerry Winslow, grapelive.com A decade ago…

2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Close Encounters, Skin Fermented Orange Wine, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.California “Orange Wines” have come of age and found a small and enthusiastic niche,…

2021 Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel, Del Barba Vineyard, Contra Costa County.One of my favorites in Turley’s recent releases, is this Del Barbara Vineyard Contra Costa County Zinfandel in what is…

2022 Holman Ranch Estate Vineyard & Winery, Pinot Noir “Three Sisters” Estate Grown, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.The bright ruby hued, freshly youthful and ripely fruit forward, the latest Holman…