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CategoryGary Farrell Winery – New Releases and Visitor Experiences
Gary Farrell wines have been exemplars of Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from their first release in 1982. The winery, whi..
2016 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc is Right for Summer
Rombauer Vineyards recently released their 2016 Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley. This is the first time Rombauer has made Sauvignon B..
3 Lip-Smacking Rosé Wines, 3 Different Styles
People are rosé crazy right now. Sales have been brisk for some time but, with the heat over the past few months, bottles are flying off s..
Has the move away from new oak in Chardonnay gone too far?
Blake Gray recently opined that “austerity is in for Napa Carneros Chardonnay.” He based this on a tasting in which he and I both particip..
2015 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch reviewed
Shafer is best known for their impressive red wines, principally Cabernet Sauvignon, from the Stags Leap AVA. Don’t overlook Shafer Chardo..
Understanding Priorat and Tasting Scala Dei
Founded as a monastery by Carthusians from Provence at the turn of the 13th century, Scala Dei is one of the oldest wine producers in West..
Tasting Four Viña Pomal Rioja
Yesterday’s article featured very fine, luxury Cava from Codorniu Raventos. Today we look at Viña Pomal Rioja, one of the brands produced ..
Remarkable Codorniu Raventos Cava
Most wine lovers know Codorniu Raventos as a producer of Cava. That’s understandable as, in 1872, Codorniu became the first winery in Spai..
2016 Troon Riesling Whole Grape Ferment 92+ pts
The very positive evolution of Troon Vineyard is becoming more clear. Founded in 1972, it was the Applegate Valley’s first commercial wine..
Que Syrah! Rhone Rangers SF is this Weekend
Once a year, West Coast wineries who specialize in Rhone-variety wines gather in San Francisco. And they bring wine! This is that weekend…