Category: Wine Reviews

2016 Saint Jean du Barroux, par Philippe Gimel, Ventoux Rouge “La Source” Rhone Valley, France.The Saint Jean du Barroux wines are made by Philippe Gimel, the talented winemaker who is…

2018 Sandlands Vineyards, Red Wine, Lodi California.The latest set of Sandlands are looking pretty awesome, and I started by opening the new 2018 Lodi Red, which is equal parts Cinsault,…

2015 G.D. Vajra, Barolo DOCG, Coste di Rose, Piedmonte, Italy.New to the Vajra collection is the Coste di Rose Cru Barolo from a unique vineyard site high in the hills…

2018 Cruse Wine Company, Tannat, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County.Mostly known for his divine Ultramarine Methode Champenoise sparkling wine and his fun lineup of pétillant naturel, Michael Cruse also makes…

2018 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Timorasso – Derthona DOC, Colli Tortonesi, Piedmonte, Italy.A few years ago, Walter Massa of Vigneti Massa almost single handedly brought the rare Timorasso grape back…

2016 Fedellos do Couto, Loma dos Ares, Red Wine, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain.The Fedellos do Couto, founded in 2011 by Luis Taboada, and based in his family home, is a…

2018 Dard et Ribo, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge “C’est le Printemps” Northern Rhone, France.René-Jean Dard and François Ribo, who produce some of the most sought after natural Syrahs, are famously media shy…

2018 Inspiration Vineyards, Viognier, Canihan Vineyard, Sonoma Valley.Jon Phillips’ new labels and new releases have transformed this winery and I am thrilled with the results so far, in particular I…

2018 Desire Lines Wine Co, Evangelho Red, Contra Costa County.Cordy and Emily Rasmussen’s Desire Lines Wine Co label is one of the most exciting new wineries I’ve tried in the…

2019 Pax Wines, Mission, Somer’s Vineyard, Mokelumne River, Lodi.The Pax 100% Mission is a vibrant and light red wine that feel the need for a chill and enjoyed in its…