Category: Wine Reviews

2017 Desparada, Arclight Rosé of Sangiovese, Barbera, & Nebbiolo, California. The wildly amusing Arclight Rosé from Vailia From at Desparada is a serious wine with intense flavors, ripe layers and…

2017 Cameron Winery, Giuliano Bianco, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. John Paul, legendary Pinot Noir winemaker at Oregon’s famed Cameron Winery in Dundee, is a northern Italy junkie and loves…

2017 Joyce Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Albatross Ridge Vineyard, Carmel Valley, Monterey County. These 2017 Joyce wines are something to behold, each a great expression of place and elegance, especially…

2008 Arcadian, Syrah, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. Joe Davis was one of the first to realize the potential of Syrah in the Santa Lucia Highlands and crafted wonderful…

2014 Scott Paul Wines, Pinot Noir, La Paulee Cuvee, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Originally made for a special La Paulee celebration, this Scott Paul is now available at $18, which is…

2015 Ceritas, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. John Raytek, winemaker and his wife Phoebe’s Ceritas is one of the most celebrated modern Chardonnay producers in California and their…

2016 Domaine Barat, Chablis, Vaillons Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France. The fortunes of the Chablis region have been hit with hail and frost in recent years, so finding an exceptionally…

2017 Niepoort, Baga, Lagar de Baixo, Bairrada D.O.C., Portugal. The exceptionally pure and almost Cru Beaujolais (think Fleurie) like Baga Lagar de Baixo by Dirk Nierpoort, best known for his…

2017 Weingut Korrell Johanneshof, Riesling Trocken, Monopol “Paradies” Nahe Germany. The radiant and graceful Korrell Paradies Trocken leads with expressive pure apple tones impresses for it’s elegance and subtle character,…

2017 Diatom, Chardonnay, Hilliard Bruce Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills. Greg Brewer’s Diatom 2017 Hilliard Bruce Vineyard is all Chardonnay clone 96, sourced from a steep, ultra cool climate north facing…