Posts tagged: Napa Valley

Blind Tasting Cabernet Stunner by Aaron Pott

My tasting group assembled some amazing 2009 Cabernets and Bordeaux blends, and the result was even more stunning.  Our line-up included: Alpha Omega “To-Kalon” $140 (94 Parker) Dominus $175 (94 WS) Cimarossa “Rian” $ 85 (95+ Parker) Anderson Conn Valley “Black Label” $125 (96 Parker) Phelps “Insignia” $200 (93 WS) Hall “Bergfeld” $99 (94 Parker) [...]

Friday March 15th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Here comes the Bride (Cabernet Blend)

The Bridesmaid name comes from the more serious analogy between a First Growth Bordeaux and the next level Appellation blend. Pam and Drew took the more whimsical aisle of what the Bride is to the Bridesmaid: left of center, sexy and totally available! Pam Starr garnered her inspiration for this wine while working at such [...]

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A “To-Kalon, Herb Lamb, Dr. Crane” Cabernet at only $59

Karl Lawrence (Michael Trujillo) has been crafting wines in Napa for 30 years now, and his own label since the early 1990’s.  Sourced from some of the most sought after vineyards in Napa, he really outdid himself with this latest release.  Sourced from the Herb Lamb (Colgin, etal), To-Kalon, Dr. Crane, Morisoli and Henry Brothers [...]

Monday March 4th, 2013 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Hundred Acre’s “stunning” younger brother

When your brother is Jason Woodbridge, owner of Hundred Acre, it requires digging deep in the barrel of wine ideas to outsmart him and make wine in the same league, or better.  Jayson & Cameron both collaborated on this new venture and I walked away happily impressed with the quality of the final product – [...]

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Corison 2009 Cabernet 94 Points

Cathy Corison discovered her passion for wine while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology at Pomona College. Inspired by the notion that wine is “alive at every level,” she went on to receive a Master’s in Enology from U.C. Davis in the mid 1970′s. Many years of winemaking for others, including Chappellet Vineyard, Staglin Family [...]

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Bargain Napa Valley Blend Takes Flight

Duke Heringer is a fifth generation farmer, he farms crops in the delta community of Clarksburg but sources grapes from premium vineyards in Napa.  His philosophy is to make great wines at an affordable price.  His winemaker Gary Branham (from Branham fame – the brains behind the Rockpile appellation) crafts amazing wines and does not [...]

Monday February 18th, 2013 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

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 [...]

Friday February 15th, 2013 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Rousseau Chardonnay = Quality & Value from Napa + Free Shipping!

In Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Three Musketeers, D’Artagnan fell for the beautiful and mysterious Milady. This French style inspired Chardonnay is Yannick Rousseau’s Lady – “Milady” – Susanna’s favorite aphrodisiac! It comes from the highly acclaimed, 1800 foot elevation Godspeed Vineyards. Rousseau 2010 Chardonnay “Milady”  Mt Veeder, Napa Retail 38.50 – GGWC 35.99 with FREE [...]

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Screaming Eagle at a fraction the cost

Anna Monticelli gained valuable experience at the famed Cheval Blanc (Bordeaux), Bryant Family, Seavey and Pina wineries – all award winning producers before launching her own ”Ilaria” label. Ilaria means “Happiness” in Italian, and is also the name of her daughter. She also put “In Vino Felicitas” on her label which means “In wine there [...]

Monday February 11th, 2013 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Paul Hobbs’ “Value” Cabernet

For those who purchased previous vintages of 16×20 I don’t need to make any more introduction. For the rest of you, be prepared to be delighted. This 400 case production (97% Cabernet and 3% Petit Verdot) was sourced from four prime vineyards in Napa (Yountville, Atlas Peak, Oak Knoll and Soda Canyon).  Paul Hobbs does [...]

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