Napa Valley
Category2016 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..
Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay: Anniversary Releases & Some History
Napa Valley and its wines are so successful—and have been for decades—that it’s easy to forget how far the area has come from the 1960’s a..
2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon & 2015 Chardonnay
2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 93 14.5% 750ml $75
This five-variety, Napa Valley blend is showing beautifully. Aromas ..
2014 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..
Stewart Cellars New Releases for Spring 2017
Yountville-based Stewart Cellars offers Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sonoma County and Bordeaux-variety wines from Napa Valley. Their th..
Joseph Phelps Current Releases & New Customer Experiences
In 1973, Jospeh Phelps bought a former cattle ranch—760 acres in eastern St. Helena—in order to plant a vineyard. Based in Colorado, his b..
Stewart Cellars and Gather Cafe in Yountville
Even with Yountville’s already bountiful roster of excellent tasting rooms and restaurants, Stewart Cellars is a welcome addition. The tow..