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2019 Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Have you ever had a great pair of boots that were so special you never wore them? With Jordan wines, I often hesitate to uncork them because I don’t want the experience to be over. But today this bottle caught my eye and demanded, “open me tonight.”… Read the rest

2018 Ghost of a Chance Wines “Gangster of Love” Red, Sierra Foothills

Deep rich purple in color with an exceptional dark stone fruit nose on this GSM blend. Dense blackberries and dark plum fruit coat your palate with an impenetrable layer of plummy goodness. Very long and enjoyable finish, as the glass warms up the wi… Read the rest

2020 One Flock Sauvignon Blanc

Light straw in color with a bright nose with subdued white stone fruits. Solid fruit on the palate and well balanced, a crisp wine with perfect acidity. Slightly more restrained in comparison to other sauvignon blancs and a good alternative to the bi… Read the rest

2020 La Crema Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

This wine turned out to be a great choice to crack open on a Monday: relaxing and energizing at the same time. And it’s a screw cap, to further simplify life. La Crema Winery has been around for over 40 years, so they know what wine consumers are loo… Read the rest

2017 Markham Vineyards Napa Valley The Altruist

Jean Laurent, the founder of what is now called Markham Vineyards, came over from Bordeaux in the 1850s, during the heady days of the California Gold Rush. Laurent’s legacy lives on here with a loyalty to Bordeaux style blended wines. The current own… Read the rest

2017 Black Stallion Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

PRODUCED BY: Black Stallion Estate Winery This wine is best served as an aperitif, with a very slight chill (under 70 F) and decanted or aerated. A pretty reserved wine, I found no real exuberant fruit – or even heat, despite it being 15 % alcohol. T… Read the rest

2018 Geodesy “Sage Ridge Vineyard” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

If you’ve never heard of Geodesy wines, the most important thing you need to know is that the company was founded with a purpose: to support young women in agriculture. After having established and run an award-winning sparkling wine company —… Read the rest

2019 The Vice Saint Laurent, “Majorelle”, Napa Valley, Single Vineyard

I was surprised to find the St. Laurent grape grown in the Napa Valley, since I usually encounter it only in Austria. In fact this wine is made from the grapes of one single vineyard in Napa. The wine has heady, sharp, boysenberry aromas and a brigh… Read the rest

2017 Dueling Pistols, Dry Creek Valley Red Blend, Sonoma

Gorgeously dark and brooding scarlet in the glass. Full bodied and bold with a sweet and savory nose. Tons of dark fruits, spices, and soft tannins with each sip. Soft and well-balanced, but full bodied. This is a fruit forward, inky, and earthy win… Read the rest

2016 Dueling Pistols, Dry Creek Valley Red Blend, Sonoma

Delightfully dark inky color. On first nose, dynamic fruit and earthiness. Well-rounded and velvety tannins and a hearty mouthfeel with a touch of acid. Lots of stone fruits, jam, and savory goodness. 92 Points

2017 Dueling Pistols, Red Blend, Paso Robles

Deep and inky purple in color with lively fruit and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice on first sip. A smooth and polished finish make this a wonderful wine. An absolutely delicious and supple blend of 50/50 Petite Sira… Read the rest

2016 Dueling Pistols, Red Blend, Paso Robles

Lovely deep black plum color with pepper and black cherry notes on first nose. A well-rounded and integrated blend of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and ready to drink out of the bottle, the mouthfeel is silky smooth and voluptuous with bl… Read the rest

My Favorite Neighbor Releases New WIne, Harvey & Harriet

My Favorite Neighbor Vineyards of Booker Winery has released a new wine, Harvey & Harriet. Officially released earlier this month, the 2017 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon blend is the latest addition to the range of premium wines in the leading Paso… Read the rest

Beaulieu Vineyard Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Georges de Latour

Beaulieu Vineyard has celebrated numerous milestones since founder, Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande, landed in Rutherford in 1900. This week, Beaulieu Vineyard will mark another significant milestone with the official celebration of the winer… Read the rest

The Sangiacomo Family Honors 50 years Of Heritage Block Chardonnay

Planted in 1969 by the second generation of the family, July 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the original block (“Heritage Block”) of Green Acres Vineyard – the first vineyard planted by the Sangiacomo Family. What began as an idea to evolve the fam… Read the rest