Category: Wine Reviews

2012 Ferrando, La Torrazza, Canavese Rosso DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. This Nothern Piedmonte red, a blend of mostly Nebbiolo with some Barbera, is a delicious and stylish wine from Ferrando, a…

2013 Domaine Serol, Cote Roannaise, Les Vieilles Vignes, Loire Valley Red, France. Located west of Beaujolais, Cote Roannaise is in the southern most part of the Loire Valley region and…

2013 Pierre Gauthier, Domaine Bel Air, Bourgueil “Jour de Soif” Loire Valley Red, France. I’ve been a fan of this Loire Cabernet Franc for a few vintages now, and highly…

2011 Domaine de Montille, Pommard “Les Pezerolles” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France. It was sad news the world of wine got on Nov 1, 2014 when we learned of the…

2013 Arnot-Roberts, Trousseau, North Coast. Seriously, this is one of the most sought after wines in the state, yes, it is, a pale, light bodied red that just has enough…

Barolo Vintage 2010 “The King of Wines Strikes Back” in Pure 100% Nebbiolo Vision! By Kerry Winslow Hailed by everyone, Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Antonio Galloni, most all the major…

2012 Yves Cuilleron, Cornas “Le Village” Rhone Red, France. This young Cornas, 100% Syrah, is deliciously fresh and alive already and can be enjoyed even now, though I expect it…

2012 COS “Nero di Lupo” Nero d’Avola, Terre Siciliane IGP Rosso, Vittoria, Sicily, Italy. COS-Cilia, Occhipinti and Strano was formed by three friends, Giambattista (Titta) Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino…

2013 Patrick Coulbois, Pouilly-Fume “Les Cocques” Loire Valley White, France. This beautiful and thrilling Sauvignon Blanc from Les Berthiers in Saint-Andelain, the same town as Dagueneau, is crafted by Patrick…

2013 Pandol, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. Having followed Jenny Pandol’s wines now for many years and being a big fan and supporter of her small production Pinot Noirs, it…