A Sonoma Valley native, Mike Henghold (Owner) was introduced to grape growing at an early age by his father Jim, who established a 10-acre vineyard in the hills west of Sonoma. Mike parlayed that upbringing into a career in wine sales and distribution, fostering an ever-evolving appreciation for the unique terroirs of the world. That [...]
Hilliard Bruce (a husband and wife team) has quietly snuck under the radar with some amazing Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays the past couple of years. Ace winemaker Paul Lato is the reason this small estate is slowly but surely making a big name for itself. The 21 acre estate is planted to Pinot Noir (17.5 [...]
The Coho wines have been on fire this past decade, producing high-quality wine at acceptable price levels. I tasted the two youngsters Merlot and Cabernet a few weeks ago and was very pleased and excited. I am not a big press fan, but I can tell you that the Merlot received a 97 Point rating [...]
Sommelier turned winemaker Dan O’Brien and Julien Fayard (Winemaker at Le Pich, Azur, Purlieu & Atelier Philippe Melka) crafted this fun 161 case Cabernet Franc production from a stunning vineyard source in Oakville! Cultivar 2011 Cabernet Franc, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley Retail 50.00 – GGWC 34.99 on six with FREE SHIPPING! Use discount shipping code [...]
Richard Berridge earned a Harvard degree as a Master Landscape Architect, he is a master of his craft. Richard began his wine career in the Napa Valley as one of the original founders of Duckhorn winery (Napa Valley 1976). From here he has expanded his reach and also has a winery in New Zealand. His [...]
What started years ago in a cluttered garage in San Francisco has ended up somewhere else entirely… The winery was born from an obsessive curiosity about what makes great wines great and a pathological need to know and do. It began with little more than the hubris to believe in their ability to make exceptional [...]
The Laird family is the largest grower in the Napa Valley, but only produces a small amount of wine each year. Paul Hobbs has been the master-of-the-house for years and Laird wines thrive under his tutelage. The 2009 vintage is a blend of all estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (20%) and Syrah 12%). I [...]
I would never condone stealing, except when it comes to this Pickpocket from our friends from Sans Liege. All joking aside, Sans Liege has made a name for itself as one of the best Rhone Varietal producers in the state, and this latest release might be one of the best ones yet-to-date. Sans Liege 2010 [...]
Nestled in the Russian River Valley the century-old Gamba Estate has consistently produced limited-production (handcrafted) wines. This organic and dry-farmed 35 acre vineyard is owned by Gus and Paulette Gamba. Guided by a family heritage of six generations of wine grape growing, it is a firm belief at Gamba that wines are made in the [...]
This small winery in the Santa Rita Hills is the brain child of Jeff and Nikki Nelson. Their winemaker is Brandon Sparks-Gillis (The “man” behind the Dragonette success). In our blind tasting Liquid Farm showed that it is not a fly-by-night brand. The line-up consisted out of the following amazing, highly-rated and high-profile Chardonnays: Peter [...]
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