Posts tagged: Tasting Notes

Chateau Margaux can step aside for this limited Cab!

Purlieu means “the edge of the forest” or “an outlying area.” In this case, it is a reference to their home base in the new Coombsville AVA, at the edge of the forest and the entire Napa Valley. Symbolically, “purlieu” refers to their approach to winemaking, to exploring the outskirts and navigating the boundaries of [...]

Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 in , , , , , , , | No Comments »

The BEST Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted this year!

I taste a lot of wines every day of the year, some better some worse.  Grey Stack 2012 Sauvignon Blanc is definitely the BEST Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted this year – far surpassing those previously made by this winery and the 100’s of others I tasted so far this calendar year. Grey Stack Cellars [...]

Monday May 20th, 2013 in , , , , , | No Comments »

96 Point Trespasser wins blind tasting

My tasting group (15 strong) wasn’t shy to bring out the Napa “big guns” for this blind tasting “taste-off.” All of the candidates with scores in the mid to upper 90′s and some definite heavy-hitters in the mix. Even so, it wasn’t a big surprise to see which wine was the winner as much as [...]

Friday May 17th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Big Scoring Pinot Noir All Star

Peter Knez is a banker and wine-o-phile turned winery and vineyard owner.  He purchased the Cerise and Demuth vineyards some years ago.  The vineyard is planted to some of the best clonal selection in the industry (Martini, Pommard, David Bruce, Wädenswil, 777, etc.).  To this they add the beauty of science.  The vineyards are 100% [...]

Wednesday May 15th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Heritage and Value

Campesino is a husband and wife venture with a North American farm twist.  Griselda’s grandfather Pablo Ceja (as in Ceja vineyards and winery) came to the US in 1967 to seek a better life.  Today the Ceja family owns hundreds of acres and various children run wineries and vineyards.  Griselda’s husband Marcario, who grew up [...]

Wednesday May 8th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

A limited Production “Precious” find

I am excited to introduce a new winery to our portfolio “Stage Left” an outfit specializing in “Rhone Varietals” from some of the most sought after vineyards in California.  For this offer I want to introduce the 2010 “Go Getter” a Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussane blend, and the single vineyard “Alder Springs” Syrah. Stage Left [...]

Monday May 6th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Limited offer Napa Gem, Only 10 Cases Available!

Le Pich is the culmination of several seasoned and determined wine professionals efforts to produce the finest Cabernet Sauvignon possible from the best estate vineyards in Napa Valley all under the guidance of winemaker Julien Fayard (assistant winemaker at Lafite Rothschild and former assistant to Philippe Melka) and ace viticulturist Steve Matthiasson. Le Pich 2010 [...]

Friday May 3rd, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Limited offer from Peter Michael winemaker

Three stunning new releases from this Top Notch winemaker! Carte Blanche 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Retail 130.00 – GGWC 124.99 – FREE SHIPPING on 4 or more Can mix and match with other Carte Blanche wines Use discount shipping “CB10MX” during check out The 2010 Carte Blanche Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects vineyard selections from both [...]

Monday April 29th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

The Best Petite Sirah Napa Valley has to offer

Biale Vineyards does not need any intro, but for those who are not familiar with the winery, they have been producing amazing Zinfandel and Petite Sirah for over 70 years now and they are not slowing down one bit!   Petite Sirah has a special place in my heart, as it was the first wine I [...]

Wednesday April 24th, 2013 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Best Cab Franc in Napa by Araujo’s neighbor

Kenefick Ranch Winery has been flying below the radar, but not for much longer. Kenefick Ranch is owned by retired San Francisco neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas P. Kenefick, and his two children Caitlin and Chris Kenefick.  In 1978 Dr. Kenefick acquired 125-acre vineyard property at the foothills of the Palisades Mountains in Calistoga, planted to Cabernet [...]

Monday April 22nd, 2013 in , , , , , , | No Comments »