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CategoryWelcome to the New NorCalWine!
Hello World.
This new site is the second generation of NorCalWine. It’s fresh look and range of content reflect the changes which have ..
How to Use this Site
I have tried to make the interface for this new site clear, clean and easy-to-navigate. I have also given readers using computers the abil..
Nieto Senetiner: Reviews of Current Releases 89–92+pts
Historic Nieto Senetiner winery offers tasty Argentinian wines at affordable price points
Last year, I wrote a cover story for The Tas..
Site Wine Co.: Current Release Capsule Reviews 94–96pts
Winemaker Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co.
Site Wine Co. is the personal side-project of winemaker Jeremy Weintraub. His full-time gi..
Highlights from Carneros: Capsule Reviews 90–93pts
The rolling hills of Carneros, blanketed by happy vines
The Carneros AVA lies at the southern end of both Napa and Sonoma counties, st..
Troon Vineyard: Reviews of Current Releases
Troon Vineyard Zinfandel in the sunny Applegate Valley
To the best of my knowledge, Troon Vineyard was the first commercial vineyard i..
Riverbench: Capsule Reviews 91–94pts
The vineyard of scenic Riverbench in the Santa Maria Valley AVA.
Riverbench is a Santa Maria, CA winery focused on Pinot Noir, Chardon..
What wine goes with Captain Crunch?
George Carlin
2014 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard Yarra Valley — 95pts
Giant Steps Winery of Yarra Valley, Australia
The 2014 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard is a remarkable wine. It offers const..
Shipping Wine: Get Your Bottles Home Alive
Packing bottles into a Wine Check bag
Honestly, shipping wine is a pain.
The laws regarding shipping wine are complex and vary subs..