Posts tagged: Blend

Best domestic Rhone blend of the year

The Alta Colina folks have been kicking up a lot of dust as of late, and this latest release is yet another example of their attention to detail winemaking skills.  The 2010 GSM is a blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 25% Syrah from their Estate property. Alta Colina 2010 GSM Retail 44.00 – [...]

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Vinoce, Luxury at Economical price

Vinoce is a small, family owned and run winery. Over the last 28 years they have developed an intimate knowledge of growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot on the rugged, hillside slopes of Mount Veeder. Brian and Lori are dedicated to creating wines that reflect the true expressions of the Mount Veeder Appellation. Vinoce [...]

XXI Amendment new release is a mindboggling wine!

Amendment XXI is more than just rounded beauty and seductive grace in a bottle. Because of the 21st Amendment, prohibition was abolished and fine wine was again enjoyed by all!  This wine is not just a story, it is the real McCoy!  Crafted by ace-winemaker Nils Venge this Cabernet-Merlot blend will wow you and blow [...]

5th Annivesary Wine Tasting Recap

Our Fifth Anniversary Wine Tasting Event was a great success. We had a complete sell out and unfortunately had to turn away many of you – my apologies for that, but we have to comply with occupancy regulations. As for the tasting – the line was outstanding and not one wine disappointed the crowd. However, [...]

Ramian Estate 2007 “Chapter 7″ Cabernet Blend

From the tallest heights of Mt. Veeder, well above the Napa Valley floor, the winemaker handcrafts his story one chapter at a time into a collected work of vintages: a traditional tale told from a new perspective, a moveable feast intended to endure. This classic Bordeaux “style” blend exemplifies its Napa Valley mountain home.  All [...]

Trespass 2007 “Rendez-Vous” Estate, St. Helena Napa Valley

In its third year of production, this is a complex red for lovers of Right Bank Bordeaux. The interaction of Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc shimmers with excellent dark ruby color. The nose is vivacious with aromatics from the Cabernet Franc coming through first of rhubarb, cinnamon, clove vanilla and undertones of pine forest and [...]