Classic 95 Point Cali Chardonnay, you’d think is a great White Burgundy…
In 1999 some friends planned to try their hand at winemaking. They thought it [...]
Feb
G.O.A.T – Hot NEW 2019 Barbour Cabernet by 100 Point Winemaker is now in stock!
Jim Barbour was raised on his family ranch in Rutherford where he learned the life [...]
Feb
A day at the Hudson Winery
A day at the Hudson Winery Friday of last week was a very nice sunny [...]
Feb
HOT NEW 96 POINT (2019) SWITCHBACK RIDGE RELEASES JUST ARRIVED – NOW UNDER A NEW WINEMAKER!
We started a New Year, and that always means some changes. After 2 decades there [...]
Feb
Walter Hansel = Value / Quality in a bottle
Walter Hansel has been synonymous with great quality at a great price! Year after [...]
Jan
LAST CALL FOR THIS UNDER $65 THOMAS RIVERS BROWN NAPA CABERNET
The 16-acre Gemstone Estate vineyard is truly a study in terroir. Situated on a [...]
Jan
Winemaker of the Year – HELEN KEPLINGER
Helen Keplinger has been crafting amazing wines for over almost two decades now (Bryant [...]
Jan
A great $50s Cabernet, 95 Points
The Desparada, Vailia From owner/winemaker, is the wife of Russell From the owner/winemaker of Herman [...]
Jan
A Gold Rush Era Wine at Gold Rush Prices
James Skinner grew up in Scotland and became an engineer. In 1842 he brought [...]
Dec
LAST CALL 4 this Amazing 97 Point, UNDER $80 Cabernet
Never mind the six million album covers around the world that feature Andy Katz’s photographs, [...]
Dec
THE NEW EL COCO IS HERE, AND IT IS A REAL GEM!
In August of 2012, Dave Phinney and his friends stood in the middle of [...]
Dec
LAST CALL 4 Helen Keplinger’s HOT new releases!
The MUCH anticipated 2019 (Helen) Keplinger releases are finally in stock! I received the new [...]
Dec
In case you missed this: Super-Expressive Napa Chardonnay à la Chablis, well-priced
The first impression with both aromatics and flavor is fresh, stony and a touch [...]
VERY LAST CALL FOR THANKSGIVING WINES
If you want your Turkey Dinner to be accompanied by some great wines, don’t wait [...]
Nov
ANOTHER 94+ POINT “VALUE” GEM FROM HALCON
A British couple settled in the hills of Mendocino where they found land with schist-like [...]
SORRY, BUT LAST CALL FOR THIS FUN WHITE GEM THAT WILL PLEASE BOTH PALATE & WALLET!
The Côtes du Coast offers more exotic pineapple, tangerine, marmalade, and honeyed notes, with a [...]
Frank’s Thanksgiving Wine Suggestions
If you want your Turkey Dinner to be accompanied by some great wines, don’t wait [...]
Nov
Keplinger’s HOT new releases give “Rhône” wines a run for their money
The MUCH anticipated 2019 (Helen) Keplinger releases are finally in stock! I received the new [...]
Nov
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT-GGWC EXCLUSIVE FOR OCTOBER You’ve NEVER been “OFFERED” a wine like this!
Owner and Winemaker Curt Schalchlin has been producing high-quality Rhone blends at a very respectable [...]