Wine Reviews
CategoryAlloro Vineyard of Chehalem Mountains AVA
Despite what the name might imply, many Willamette Valley AVA vineyards don’t lie in the valley so much as look down over it. Alloro V..
24 Sonoma County Zinfandel Well Worth Trying
A winter view of Montafi Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Photo: Carlisle Winery
Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) held their annu..
Smith-Madrone Riesling, Cabernet & Chardonnay Reviews
When Stuart Smith founded Smith-Madrone in 1971, just two vineyards existed on Spring Mountain. Napa Valley overall hosted only 30 or ..
Three Rosé Wines for Summer
Today, I’ve got three very good rosé wines for you to enjoy. And they’re all very different from each other. Refreshment and variety!
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Indian Wine You’ll Enjoy from J’Noon and JCB
Two weeks ago, I had never seen, let alone tasted, an Indian wine. Now, I’ve tried three and enjoyed them all. Those wines—one sparkling, ..
Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart, along with Logan and Sarah Case, are wines which founder Robb Talbott named after his three children. Kali Ha..
About Foursight Wines of Anderson Valley and 3 Current Releases
Foursight Wines is a small vineyard and winery in the Anderson Valley AVA of Mendocino County. It’s family owned and operated by the C..
2017 St. Amant Barbera Rosé Reviewed
I want my rosé refreshing, affordable, easy to enjoy with or without food, low-to-moderate in alcohol and delicious even when well-chilled..
Two 2016 Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc Reviewed
I recently received samples of the two 2016 Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve always found Sidebar Cellars wines to be of excellent qualit..
Two Tasty, Affordable Whites including Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc
I remember when you could get the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from that country’s iconic producers for less than $20 at retail. And very g..