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CategoryEighty Four Albariño 2018 and Gamay Noir 2017
Eighty Four has two new releases out, including their first-ever Gamay Noir. The label is a side-project of Doug Shafer and Elias Fernande..
Shafer Hillside Select 2014 & 4 more from Shafer
It’s always a good day when new review samples from Shafer Vineyards arrive. The days I get to taste them are even better. Below are revie..
Talawind Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Talawind Ranch is a boutique-production label from Russian Hill Estate Winery, located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. This ..
Chateau Lasségue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Chateau Lasségue is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru estate with California connections. The owners are Barbara Banke/Jackson Family Wines and th..
Beckmen Vineyards Syrah and Rosé
I’ve enjoyed Beckmen Vineyards’ wines for more years than I care to admit. The Santa Ynez Valley producer bought their estate winery and 4..
Willie Mays, Christopher Walken & the Next Napa Valley
Willie Mays was the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 1951. Though Jackie Robinson had received the same honor in 1947, winning the ..
J Vineyards – Four Current Releases Reviewed
Founded in 1986, J Vineyards and Winery has always provided high-quality wines that reflect their AVA and vineyards. And, while not inexpe..
Domaine Carneros Le Reve, Ultra Brut, and Pinot Noir
Claude Taittinger, who headed Champagne Taittinger from 1960 through 2005, established Domaine Carneros 31 years ago to produce traditiona..
U.S. Wine Exports and a Down-Under Perspective
U.S. wine exports for 2018 valued $1,457 billion in 2018, according to just-released reports based on U.S. Commerce Department data. While..
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Amici Cellars Cabernet, Pinot, Chardonnay & Sauv Blanc
Amici Cellars is a Napa Valley-based winery. They make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines include ..