Category: Wine Reviews

2016 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache, Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, Santa Barbara County.The 2016 a Tribute to Grace Grenache from the Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard is a deeply flavored and…

2020 Ricochet Wine Company, Le Ressort, Pétillant Naturel, Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon.This Le Ressort Pet-Nat, made from Pinot Blanc and a small amount of Pinot Noir, by Ricochet is…

2018 Carbone by Favia Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.Andy Erickson’s Favia Carbone Cab is an ultra deep, lush and luxurious wine that shows a fine balance and energy, it should…

2016 Filomena Wine Company, Syrah, Griffin’s Lair Vineyard, Petaluma Gap AVA, Sonoma County.Luke Nio’s Filomena Griffin’s Lair Syrah is a thrill ride of epic proportions with boysenberry, hoisin, crushed violets,…

2018 Domaine de Montille, Beaune Premier Cru “Les Grèves” Red Burgundy, France.Etienne’s 2018 Beaune Premier Cru Les Grèves Rouge is a beautiful and detailed red Burgundy that absolutely shows its…

2018 I. Brand & Family Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Massa Estate Vineyard “Block 10” Carmel Valley, Monterey County.The outer Medoc like Massa Estate Block Ten Cabernet Sauvignon by Ian Brand starts…

2018 Bucklin, Ancient Field Blend, Old Hill Ranch, Sonoma Valley.Will Bucklin’s Zin based Ancient Red Field Blend is a deep, richly flavored and thrilling wine that has more than two…

2018 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay “Clos du Roy” Red Burgundy, France.One of my favorite Burgundy producers for immediate pleasure and value, the Domaine Sylvain Pataille offers a stunning lineup of…

2019 Lucia by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.There not many wines that can rival the Lucia Soberanes Pinot for presence in the glass, in fact, in recent…

2019 Morgan Winery, Albarino, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County.The bright, fresh and salty crisp Morgan Albarino is a great Summer wine and shows off plenty of varietal character and nuance to…