Two GSMs from Dilecta
Dilecta was one of our discoveries on our trip to Paso Robles in January. Following the recommendation of Wills and Kath Carter (proprietors and hosts at the fabulous Canyon Villa), we visited the winery for a delightful hour of tasting […]
Sean Minor Returns
[Editor: Mr. Minor never really left. What went missing was the author’s brain.] We were excited to get an e-mail from this old favorite. And we were even more
Tablas Creek 2012 Esprit de Tablas
"Like a French Rhône, only good!" were the first words out of my mouth. The Tablas Creek 2012 Esprit de Tablas opens with aromas of smoke, leather, and
Dante Robere 2012 Reserve Syrah
Rummaging in our Eurocave I ran across this goodie. It's been a while since we visited Dante Robere, one of the best wineries in the Livermore Valley. The
A Unique Experierience At Williamson Wines
Williamson Wines was the top new find on our trip to Sonoma. After a few wines, co-founder Dawn Williamson joined us at the table for a lively conversation.
Murder Ridge at Family Winemakers 2017
Murder Ridge won our award for Most Original Name in our overview of Family Winemakers 2017. But they would not have made the list if their wines hadn’t
Artisan Does Italy
It’s been a while since we visited Artisan Wine Depot. (For a retired couple we seem to be awfully busy.) But then we were invited to a tasting
Our Weekend in Sonoma Part Calistoga
Well. It has been a few months since we wrote about our March trip to Sonoma and Napa. We've been busy working on paying projects to support our
Made in New Zealand Featuring Craggy Range
Over at NewZealandWineFan.com, we've reviewed Craggy Range. We tasted their pinot noir at Made in New Zealand last March. You can read our full review
RN Estate 2015 Chardonnay Solomon Hills Santa Maria Valley
This is Roger Nicolas’s first chardonnay and it sure is a winner. Aromas of wet slate and lemon curd lead gently to more minerality on the palate with
