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 – [...]
Three friends. A missed turn. An intimate tasting with Robert Parker. Copious amounts of Champagne. A bird statue in a window. This is the genesis of Banshee. Since then they’ve come a long way in short time but the goal hasn’t changed: to craft distinctive wine that over-delivers in every possible way. They want to [...]
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 [...]
The story of Seabiscuit lives on in the heart of America. Everyone loves the tale of this stocky, knobby-kneed racehorse who triumphed over adversity to become one of the greatest champions of the 20th century. During the 1930s, as America struggled to overcome the Great Depression, the determined spirit of this unlikely victor reflected the [...]
Claus Janzen was born in Germany, but moved to Canada as a child. Later, he moved back to Europe, working at a number of high-end hotels. It was during that time his interest in wine began to really grow. He returned to Canada to get a business degree and during the beginning of a professional [...]
This might just be “the” holiday saver of the year. Save 30% off this stunning Cabernet, from an amazing vintage, and get FREE SHIPPING as well! The Gemstone Vineyard is a winemakers delight. Situated in the Yountville AVA on the Rector Creek alluvial fan, it contains a diverse selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, [...]
This is one of those secretively made wines – we cannot tell you the name of the winemaker nor where he sourced the fruit as it is top secret. I can tell you that it is a Top notch individual that has gotten big scores over the years and the source is equally sought after [...]
Jeffrey O’Neill is the third generation winemaker and chairman Emeritus of the Wine Institute, his business partner Larry Vosti has had an interest in wine since attending school in the Bordeaux region of France. Along the way, in addition to his real estate development, he has owned a restaurant, a retail wine business and has [...]
Big Basin Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Bradley Brown on an historic site in the Santa Cruz Mountains next to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The old ranch property was first settled in the late 1800s. Wine grape cultivation had been started by French immigrants by the early 1900s and continued until 1965 when [...]
Coho has gained a reputation as a great quality winery and many of you will agree that the past decade has been a great run for the “upstream” guys! Coho wines generally fall in “Frank’s Palatable Price Point Range” of $30 – $70 and consistently display excellent taste and quality. 2010 showcases a “Separating the [...]
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