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CategoryOne Year After the Fires: Remembering & Looking Forward
Late on a dark, blustery night almost exactly one year ago, Napa and Sonoma Counties burst into flames. Swaying trees, tinder dry from dro..
Willamette Valley Chardonnay – 10 Reviews
I’ve tasted quite a bit of Willamette Valley Chardonnay recently. My notes on some of the best of those wines, from a variety of producers..
Laetitia Pinot Noir Whole Cluster 2016
Laetitia is a high-quality producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine, and Rhone-variety red wines in the Arroyo Grande AVA of sou..
Bouchaine Chardonnay Estate 2014
Grapes first grew on the land that is now the Bouchaine estate vineyard more than 130 years ago. The parcel changed hands a few times betw..
Artesa Winery and their 2015 Estate Pinot Noir
I’ve had the opportunity to taste at Artesa several times in the past year. Sometimes I was only there for Artesa wines. Other occasions w..
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Voyager Estate Master Class on Global Chardonnay & Cabernet
Voyager Estate is one of the better wineries in the Margaret River region of Australia. Margaret River lies in the extreme southwest of th..
Aged Wine – How to Evaluate Condition Without Opening It
Properly aged wine can be fantastic—complex, nuanced and supple on the palate. But how can you tell if a wine has been aged properly, or n..
Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA Spotlight
The Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA was approved on October 1, 2013. It’s a feather-shaped region that runs northwest to southeas..
Lodi Albariño – Three Juicy Reviews
Lodi worked for 25 years to become an overnight success. It improved its viticulture, winemaking, and urban infrastructure. Lodi reached o..
Long Meadow Ranch: Background and Reviews
Yesterday, news broke that Long Meadow Ranch now owns controlling interest in historic Stony Hill Vineyard. So, today, we’ll take a look a..