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The Melis Family Rosé is not an afterthought, yet a serious contender. The 2022 Melis Family Rosé of Pinot Noir (a blend of 2 [...]
On this Memorial Day, let us remember our heroes. Remember, honor, and pay tribute to all who have fought and selflessly surrendered the [...]
HOW TO APPRECIATE A WINE: TWO METHODS Contributed by Dwight Furrow In the art world there has long been a debate [...]
Jim Kaplan’s winery Aftermath (AFTER MATH) is a story of Math Professor turned Winery Owner, the story of what he is doing “After he [...]
The wine is named after a mountain that Jeff and Mark Pisoni used to climb when they were young. The 2022 is a fun [...]
One of the best under $45 Cabernets of the year! Stack House Cabernet is Made by husband and wife winemaking team Anna & [...]
Rosemary Cakebread is among the seasoned winemakers who have been instrumental in bringing Napa Valley Cabernet to prominence. After earning a degree in [...]
This is a venture by 3 partners, Matt Dees, Michael Palmer and Ron Piazza. A very limited release of Santa Barbara's new Cult Pinot [...]
Time flies. This is already the 26th release of DUMOL! I fondly remember meeting founder Kerry Murphy (who sadly passed away last year in [...]
Wine Flaws and Why You Should Embrace Them By Rachel Signer Asking for perfection in wine is like asking for perfection [...]
The Story: In 1997 three friends got together to taste some wines (Hermitage) and two years later they decided to make some wine [...]
Great NEWS, the much-anticipated wines from my friend and winemaker Paul Lato have arrived! The 2021 vintage is probably THE best he produced to [...]
Senses Wines is the dream of three childhood friends. Chris, Max, and Myles partnered with celebrity winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, to produce world-class wines [...]
Kimberly Hatcher has worked as a firefighter in San Francisco since 1998. Her flexible schedule allows her to put boots on the ground [...]
Waits Mast is a husband and wife Pinot Noir venture that started in 2000 when two Pinotphiles decided to start their own venture. Under [...]
Herman Story is the “story” of tall tales, Wrangler Jeans, and bold wines crafted by Russell P. From. This winery has become a real [...]
Melis Family 2021 Cabernet “Blending Day” Last week, we finalized our 2021 Melis Family Cabernet Sauvignon “blend”. I’m very excited, as the [...]
Shepherded by a family heritage of over six generations of grape farming – it is a firm belief at Gamba that wines are made [...]
The Bastard Tongue, a blend of Swan, Pommard, and Dijon 115 clones, offers up dark raspberry, strawberry, and cherry notes that give the wine [...]
Owner & Winemaker Curt Schalchlin has been producing high-quality domestic Rhône blends at a very respectable price level for years. Curt worked for some [...]
Mending Wall Winery is a partnership between three owners: Frank Dotzler (one of the co-founders of Outpost Winery), Mark Pulido and Donna Walker (owners [...]
Site is a venture from Jeremy Weintraub (longtime Seavey winemaker). He sources from the best “Sites” in California. These latest three wines are just [...]
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