Category: Wine Reviews

2019 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah, Sonoma Coast.One of my favorite wines from Duncan and Nathan at Arnot-Roberts is their gorgeous cool climate Sonoma Coast Syrah which slows loads of whole cluster and…

2020 Morgan Winery, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Double L Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The just released Double L Rosé maybe a one off wine and considering the fires that swept…

2020 Storm Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Presqu’ile Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley.The bright and spicy Presqu’ile Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Storm Wines is wonderful fresh and unique with a profile that both…

2018 Domaine Moreau-Naudet, Chablis, White Burgundy, France.Virginie Moreau, who has bravely carried on after the tragic death of her husband Stéphane in 2016, along with her winemaker have continued the…

2019 Sheldon Wines, Sparkling Graciano, Luc’s Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.The Sheldon Sparkling Graciano is a deeply dark and aromatic Brut style bubbly with a full body and a creamy…

2020 Martha Stoumen, Nero d’Avola Rosato, Benson Ranch, Mendocino County.The latest Nero d’Avola Rosato by Martha Stoumen is crisply dry Rosé that is a heavenly refresher and its bright tanginess…

2018 Desire Lines Wine Co, Syrah, Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County, Sierra Foothills.If you’ve not discovered Cody Rasmussen’s wines yet, you really should do your best to change that and…

2018 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Tannat, Adelaida District, Paso Robles.The beautifully dark and blue fruited Tablas Creek 2018 Tannat is Tablas Creek’s seventeenth bottling of this traditional Basque grape from South-West…

2018 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Lindsay Paige Vineyard, Estate Grown, Santa Cruz Mountains.This wine continues to be one of the greatest values in California Chardonnay, coming from Richard Alfaro’s flagship…

2018 Violin, Pinot Noir, Sojeau Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.Brand new to me is this exciting Oregon producer from Amity, Violin Wine, a Pinot Noir focused label by winemaker…