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Category2014 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..
9 Reasons to Attend the 2018 Sonoma County Barrel Auction & My 2017 Favorites
The recent Sonoma County Barrel Auction was a fun experience and featured some really lovely wines. In a blog for JJ Buckley yesterday, I ..
About Dierberg Vineyards & Star Lane, 2 Dierberg Syrah Reviewed
Jim and Mary Dierberg brought more than 20 years experience as winery owners to the Santa Barbara County venture they began in 1996. In 19..
Dierberg Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: 3 New Releases
Dierberg’s Drum Canyon Vineyard high in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Dierberg Vineyards, based Santa Barbara County, produces Chardonnay, P..
A Look at FEL of Anderson Valley and their 2014 FEL Pinot Noir
I sat down with winemaker Ryan Hodgins a couple weeks ago to taste a couple of his recent FEL Pinot Noir releases. They were very good. My..
World of Pinot Noir: Can’t Miss Pinot Tastings March 3-4
World of Pinot Noir, an annual celebration of Pinot Noir from around the world, takes place this March 3-4 at the Bacara Resort in Santa B..
Crown Point Vineyards of the Happy Canyon AVA
While Santa Barbara County is well-known for its cool climate and expressive wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, those things don’t..
Foxen Vineyards and 17 of their current releases
Foxen Vineyard was founded by Bill Wathen and Dick Doré in 1985. They still operate it today. Bill is responsible for winemaking and vitic..