Category: Wine Reviews

2019 Elaine, Pinot Noir, Calypte Vineyard, Russian River Valley.The latest release from Elaine Sale, a young winemaker and potentially a star in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, who I’ve been…

2007 Domaine du Vieux Chateau-Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Chablis, Vaillon Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France.The extended aged 2007 Vaillon Premier Cru Chablis by Daniel-Etienne Defaix is an intriguing example or expression of…

n.v. Valdo “Cuvée 1926” Extra Dry, Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene DOCG, Italy.While I normally go for a drier style, Brut at least, this Valdo Cuvée 1926 Extra Dry is a well…

2020 Giornata, Barbera, Panache Vineyard, Adelaida District AVA, Paso Robles.In the last few years I have tried to shine on light on just how good these Cal Itals, California wines…

2018 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cuvée Tradition Rosé, Côtes de Provence AOP, Cru Classe, France.The 2018 is nicely aged and showing all the complexity these unique Clos Cibonne can deliver with…

2021 Domaine de Marquiliani – Anne Amalric, Rosé Gris de Marquiliani, Vin de Corse, France.I am a big fan of Anne Amalric’s Domaine de Marquiliani, who makes some of the…

2021 I. Brand & Family Winery, Pinot Gris “Ramato” Eden Rift Vineyard, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito County.More dynamic and exciting than last years excellent version, the coppery/pinkish skin fermented…

2021 Margerum, Sauvignon Blanc “Sybarite” Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley.As noted in my recent reviews, these new releases from Margerum are very delicious offerings and this brightly…

2016 J. Rochioli, Pinot Noir, River Block, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County.I just learned of the passing of Joe Rochioli Jr, one of California’s treasures, a pioneer in…

2018 The Hilt, Chardonnay, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills.I must admit, I was late getting on board with these The Hilt wines, but I am massively impressed with the lineup I…