Wine of the Day
CategoryRaiding the Cellar for Roussanne
Makers and lovers of Roussanne wines often say they are best consumed either very young or after ten years. In its youth, the variety’s pe..
Two from Drouhin – Burgundy and Willamette Valley
Domaine Drouhin in Oregon’s Willamette Valley (Dundee Hills)
My reviews of two samples from Drouhin, a Pinot from Burgundy and a Chardonn..
Rusack Vineyards – Ten Current Releases
Rusack Vineyards is a Santa Barbara County winery, based in the Ballard Canyon AVA. The primary Rusack estate vineyard includes 16.5 ..
Gary 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..
Understanding Priorat and Tasting Scala Dei
Founded as a monastery by Carthusians from Provence at the turn of the 13th century, Scala Dei is one of the oldest wine producers in West..
Remarkable Codorniu Raventos Cava
Most wine lovers know Codorniu Raventos as a producer of Cava. That’s understandable as, in 1872, Codorniu became the first winery in Spai..
2016 Troon Riesling Whole Grape Ferment 92+ pts
The very positive evolution of Troon Vineyard is becoming more clear. Founded in 1972, it was the Applegate Valley’s first commercial wine..
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..