Pinot Noir
TagIn 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..
New Mission Winemakers Tasting Highlights
Where else would you hold a New Mission Winemakers tasting than in a nice, SOMA garage?
New Mission Winemakers “is a loosely affiliate..
2013 Wayfarer Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard Review
Wayfarer Pinot Noir comes from this rolling hilltop vineyard in the northern Sonoma Coast.
This Wayfarer Pinot Noir comes from their e..
Two Markgraf von Baden Spatburgunder reviewed
A Markgraf von Baden vineyard overlooks both the winery and Lake Constance.
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” quoth Sha..
Highlights from Carneros: Capsule Reviews 90–93pts
The rolling hills of Carneros, blanketed by happy vines
The Carneros AVA lies at the southern end of both Napa and Sonoma counties, st..
Riverbench: Capsule Reviews 91–94pts
The vineyard of scenic Riverbench in the Santa Maria Valley AVA.
Riverbench is a Santa Maria, CA winery focused on Pinot Noir, Chardon..
2014 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard Yarra Valley — 95pts
Giant Steps Winery of Yarra Valley, Australia
The 2014 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Applejack Vineyard is a remarkable wine. It offers const..