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2009 Sean Thackrey, Pinot Noir “Andromeda” Devil’s Gulch Ranch, Marin County. The latest Andromeda is beautiful and unique expression of Pinot Noir from the wilds of West Marin, between Fairfax…
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2001 Drinkward Peschon, Cabernet Sauvignon “Entre Deux Meres” Napa Valley. Francoise Peschon, winemaker at Araujo and her friend Lisa Drinkward of Beherns and Hitchcock make a small amount of wine…
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2011 Rochioli, Rose of Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, Russian River Valley. It is always great to drink Rochioli Pinot, no matter how it is done and this Rose of Pinot…
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Alvear, Amontillado Medium Dry (100% Pedro Ximenez) Montilla, Andalusia, Spain. This rich and medium dry “Sherry” style wine is deeper and more complex than a fino, but still feels dry…
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2010 Le Claux Delorme, white Valencay (Minchin) Loire Valley, France. Sauvignon Blanc This region in the Loire Valley, Valencay was all new to me, so it was with wonder and…
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2011 Beatrice Bernard le Cellier, du Palais Apremont Vieilles Vignes, Savoie, French White. You got to hand it to Charles Neal, he believed in and trusted his gut, importing wines…
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2010 Bu Bruliam, Pinot Noir “Soberanes Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands. This is exciting, a talented new artisan winemaker and the grapes from Pisoni’s new vineyard “Soberanes” in the Santa Lucia…
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2009 Sheldon Wines, Weatherly Cuvee, Old Vine Field Blend, California. This vintage of “Weatherly Cuvee” is 50% Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Calistoga Petite Sirah from vines that average…
Special Winery Profile: Sheldon Wines, Santa Rosa California
The Latest Reviews of Sheldon Wines by Kerry Winslow, grapelive.com 2007 Sheldon Wines, Deviant Velocity, California. This remarkably elegant and vibrant red is unbelievably 100% Petite Sirah from near Lodi,…
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2010 Rochioli, Valdequié Estate Grown, Russian River Valley. Formerly known as Gamay, the Rochioli Valdeguie is a rare treat that is sadly very limited and only available in the tasting…