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Category2014 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily made from estate fruit coming from the hilly vineyard blocks near the winery, in the..
9 Reasons to Attend the 2018 Sonoma County Barrel Auction & My 2017 Favorites
The recent Sonoma County Barrel Auction was a fun experience and featured some really lovely wines. In a blog for JJ Buckley yesterday, I ..
About Dierberg Vineyards & Star Lane, 2 Dierberg Syrah Reviewed
Jim and Mary Dierberg brought more than 20 years experience as winery owners to the Santa Barbara County venture they began in 1996. In 19..
A Look at FEL of Anderson Valley and their 2014 FEL Pinot Noir
I sat down with winemaker Ryan Hodgins a couple weeks ago to taste a couple of his recent FEL Pinot Noir releases. They were very good. My..
World of Pinot Noir: Can’t Miss Pinot Tastings March 3-4
World of Pinot Noir, an annual celebration of Pinot Noir from around the world, takes place this March 3-4 at the Bacara Resort in Santa B..
Two Winning Edna Valley AVA White Wines
Paso Robles tends to dominate mindshare when it comes to San Luis Obispo County wines. That’s logical, because there are so many wineries ..
Crown Point Vineyards of the Happy Canyon AVA
While Santa Barbara County is well-known for its cool climate and expressive wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, those things don’t..
2014 Bordeaux Reds from Union des Grands Cru de Bordeaux
Last Friday, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux held their big, annual trade tasting in San Francisco. (It alternates annually between ..
Foxen Vineyards and 17 of their current releases
Foxen Vineyard was founded by Bill Wathen and Dick Doré in 1985. They still operate it today. Bill is responsible for winemaking and vitic..
Santa Maria Valley AVA: What to See and Do
This article is focused on what see and do in Santa Maria Valley. For a detailed look at the Santa Maria Valley AVA, including all of its ..