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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..
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…
Enjoy the Taste of Mendocino this Saturday in SF
There are fabulous wines in Mendocino County, well worth the drive from the Bay Area. But we can’t always spare the time to get up there. ..
Two J Vineyards Sparkling Wines Reviewed: Cuvée 20 and Brut Rosé
J Cuvée 20 Brut NV Russian River Valley 90 12.5% 750ml $38
This straw-colored J Vineyards sparkling wine shows its even mix of red and wh..
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..
10 Byron Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Reviews plus Byron History
In 2014, Byron changed directions to focus on vineyard-designates, primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from the top sites of Santa Barbar..