A Lynmar Horizontal
Confession: we have somehow accumulated a large number of bottles of Lynmar 2014 pinots in our Eurocave. So we’re creating space. This will be the first of several Lynmar horizontals. The wines are the Susanna’s Vineyard (Sonoma Coast, $65) and […]
Balletto Vineyards Has Great Wine and
an All-American Success Story
Balletto mainly grows grapes. They keep ten percent for their use. And their wines are pretty terrific. Not to mention reasonably priced. All their wines are estate grown
Mud House 2014 Central Otago Pinot Noir
Artisan Wine Depot was offering a deal on Mud House 2014 Central Otago pinot noir at $16 per bottle. (The link is to our full review on New
Kramer Vineyards “Celebrate” Müller-Thurgood Sparkler
We visited Kramer Vineyards a few years back on our Oregon adventure. And we brought home up a bottle of their "Celebrate" Müller-Thurgood Sparkler ($22 for the 2014 vintage).
Passalacqua 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon TJ Passalacqua Vineyard Dry Creek Valley
We probably waited too long to open this. The aromas are a bit flat, featuring redwood bark and ripe Santa Rosa plums. The palate is multi-layered, opening with
RN Estate Vertical 2009 and 2010 Fiddlestix
Yesterday was my birthday. To celebrate we opened two bottles of RN Estate pinot noir. These bottles are both from the justifiably-famous Fiddlestix Vineyard in the Santa Rita
Last Chance For Reuling Wine
Two years ago we wrote effusively about Reuling pinot noir. We discovered them at Pinotfest 2014. Yesterday we got an e-mail with some sad news. Reuling plans to
RN Estate 2009 Cuvée des Trois Cépages
Opened a bottle of RN Estate 2009 Cuvée des Trois Cépages tonight and it is terrific. Aromas of black cherries, blackberries and a hint of licorice. Long, complex
Dante Robere 2012 Roberitage
Dante Robere was one of our Livermore Valley discoveries a few years ago. We joined their wine club for a few years, then noticed that they were heading
Heitz Cellars Vertical at Artisan
On October 8 our very good friends at Artisan Wine Depot invited us for an exceptional tasting event. They were hosting a Heitz Cellars Vertical at Artisan. Heitz
