Chardonnay
TagStewart 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..
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..
What Everyone Should Know about the Santa Maria Valley AVA
Wine-grape growing first came to the Santa Maria Valley in the 1830’s. However, it was not until 1964 that it became a modern, wine-growin..
Joseph Phelps Current Releases & New Customer Experiences
In 1973, Jospeh Phelps bought a former cattle ranch—760 acres in eastern St. Helena—in order to plant a vineyard. Based in Colorado, his b..
Stewart Cellars and Gather Cafe in Yountville
Even with Yountville’s already bountiful roster of excellent tasting rooms and restaurants, Stewart Cellars is a welcome addition. The tow..
Two Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon & Four Other New Releases
Grgich Hills Estate makes wines from their five estate vineyards in Napa Valley. The vineyards are in American Canyon, Carneros, Yountvill..
In Pursuit of Balance, The Final Tasting: Thoughts and Wines
In Pursuit of Balance held their final tasting on November 14 in San Francisco. It was one of the best tastings I’ve attended this year. I..