Blind Tasting Pinot Winner

In a recent blind Pinot Noir tasting, the small Ancien winery turned out to be [...]

LAST CALL 4  for TWO stunning  Pinot Noir releases by Winemaker of the Year

Bibiana González Rave is the founder and winemaker of Cattleya Wines. She is also the [...]

NEWSFLASH – Pirates of the Napa Valley, staring Heidi Barrett, not Johnny Depp

The 2018 Pirate is a deep ruby red color with open aromas of ripe fruit [...]

SORRY,  LAST CALL FOR 25th Anniversary Zin Release

The Story: In 1980 the Brown family (parents) purchased an abandoned ranch in the eastern [...]

Fun Napa Red Blend, under $45! Only 150 cases produced

The Story: Shypoke calls the Calistoga, Napa Valley AVA home. Their Estate vineyard is sited [...]

Paul Lato’s VERY FIRST Cabernets are here – VERY LIMITED

The much-anticipated releases of Paul Lato’s Bordeaux releases (Napa Valley Cabernets) have arrived, and they [...]

VERY LAST CALL 4  “THE BEST” California Old-Vine Zin, BAR NONE = 10% OFF

The 2019 vintage of Bella Lily Hill is sourced from Bella’s 1.2 acre old vine [...]

In case you missed it.  The Highly Rated Paul Lato’s “Rhône” releases are here – VERY LIMITED

The much-anticipated releases of Paul Lato’s Rhône releases (Syrah & Grenache) have arrived, and they [...]

Frank’s Own Melis Family “Reserve” Cabernet just arrived 

VERY LAST CALL 4 this LIMITED Dollar/Cost Average Pinot Sensation

  For 3 generations the Holtermann Family has been one of the premier importers of [...]

Paris Tasting Chardonnay source – still rocks

In 1956, a San Francisco dentist and his wife purchased 121 acres on Westside Road [...]

LAST CALL 4 this COMPELLING, 96 Point Rated Red Gem  = VERY LIMITED

Piedrasassi 2019 "Rim Rock Vineyard" Arroyo Grande Valley Syrah GGWC 59.99  Vinous 95 Points: The [...]

French Laundry’s Favorite White

  When Sommeliers recommend and drink Sauvignon Blanc they often prefer the dry, earthy, mineral, [...]

Fabulous, Explosive & Multiple 97 Point rated Cabernet

Winemaker Notes: “The 2018 growing season started with late winter rains then a spring marked [...]

Structured, Vibrant “Multiple 95 Point” rated MUST HAVE PINOT

Vineyard: The Terraces block sits on a sloped and terraced hillside, with each individual row [...]

LAST CALL 4  The HOT Carter Cabernets – VERY LIMITED RELEASE

Note from Carter Cellars’ Owner Mark Carter: “Dear Friends of Frank. We are pleased to [...]

An Under 40 Wine from Thomas Rivers Brown – You snooze… You …

  Riverain is the vision of three close friends who share a love of wine, [...]

98 Point Pinot Gem – VERY LIMITED (ONLY 227 cases were produced)

In 2001, two generations of the Cobb family came together to explore a shared passion [...]

A “NEW GENERATION”  Napa Cabernet =  96 Points!

Nestled near the peak of Howell Mountain, perched high above the fog line of the [...]

TWO Stunning, new UNDER $45 Pinot Noirs by Jeff Pisoni

  The Pisoni family and Master Sommelier Sara Floyd make a great team. Mark Pisoni [...]