2017 J Lohr “Arroyo Seco” Chardonnay
Wine lovers are always in search for a satisfying Chardonnay that is beautiful in flavor and easy on the pocketbook. These days, if you wanted a highly rated California Chardonnay, the #1 selling white wine in America, you might need a small loan or take a second mortgage out...
2017 St. Supery Moscato
When the sweet tooth wine god’s come a calling, they need look no further than this Napa Valley Moscato, which can only be described as an angel in a bottle. The nectar of apricots, peaches, mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon and orange peel feel so silky, lively and rich, your...
2017 Zuccardi Torrontes
As with any great recipe, when all the ingredients come together perfectly, it makes for one spectacular meal. When it comes to the 2017 Zuccardi Torrontes, the combination of intoxicating fruit, elegant spice and vibrant acidity make for one seductive taste treasure. Loaded with fresh peach, pear, apricot, green...
2014 Cotiere Syrah
Strike up the band? Put into wine terms, the orchestra of fruit and flavors in this Santa Maria Valley 100% Syrah hits all the right chords. Loads of juicy plum, black currant and black cherry fruit echo right along with very aromatic violets, soft cigar box aromas, black pepper...
2015 Forchini Old Vine Zinfandel
It’s been years since I tasted this old friend and quite happy with the updated reunion. Culled from 100 year old vines in the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, the striking deep ruby color and fragrant aroma shows thorny dark berries, blackberry and cherry with black pepper, mint...
2014 Frick Cinsaut
I am always on the hunt for something new and different to tease my taste buds. The typical varietals are everywhere among us, I am in search for something rare and unusual. I had enjoyed this wine years ago but only recently had the opportunity to experience it once...
2016 Michael David Petite Petit
You want them big? You want them hearty? When it comes to this value gem, there is nothing petite about this rocking beauty. Deep Purple in color and jammin’ like the band of the same name, the depth of dark fruit like blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, blueberry and...
2017 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc
With warmer temperatures right around the corner, it’s almost time to shutter the hearty red wines and start thinking Spring and Summer. Be gone Old Man Winter, to us that means enjoying warm sunshine, blue skies, whites and roses. It’s not hard to find a crisp and citrusy New...
Classic Tasting Redux – 1990 Opus One
A slight departure from our normal wine reviews, thought this may interest those who may still have some older bottles in their cellar and for educational purposes, for those who may want to cherish a particular bottle for future enjoyment. We revisit the 29 year old California classic 1990...
2015 Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
When it comes to red wine in the United States, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. From the thousands of different producers to choose from, they range from drinkable to ultra premium, from inexpensive to obscenely ridiculous in price. Then there is “the cult” category. Hard to find, expensive, the ones...