Best Bistro Wine of the year

Claus Janzen was born in Germany, but moved to Canada as a child. Later, he [...]

Stunning Cabernet under $40.00

This is one of those secretively made wines – we cannot tell you the name [...]

An amazing value Cabernet blend for under $40.00!

Jeffrey O’Neill is the third generation winemaker and chairman Emeritus of the Wine Institute, his [...]

A big wine under $40!

Big Basin Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Bradley Brown on an historic site in [...]

A new gem-in-the-rough from Paul Hobbs!

Paul Hobbs’ portfolio seems like the one of a globetrotter; add vineyard manager extraordinaire Ulises [...]

A real “meat-eating” wine for less than $34.00

The original landowner was afraid that the people would squat on his land,  so he [...]

Screaming Eagle Winemaker’s under $48.00 Stunner!

Andy Erickson has gained a wealth of respect among both consumers and his peer winemakers. [...]

A 96 Pointer for less than 28.00!

When you have a winemaker on your team that regularly receives 94 – 98 Points [...]

Paul Hobbs masterminds yet another gem!

The Laird Family is the largest (vineyard) land owner in the Napa Valley with over [...]

Value Cabernet blend stuns many!

Field Recordings is 29-year old winemaker Andrew Jones’ personal catalog of the people and places [...]

Page winery turns another page with TWO stunning releases!

Bryan Page and I met in 1998 when I tasted his first vintage 1997 Proprietary [...]

A real Blue Chip wine from Oracle’s founder.

Robert Miner was one of the original founders of Oracle some moons ago.  Robert was [...]

Screaming Eagle Winemaker pulls one out of his hat at 1/20th the price!

Andy Erickson does not need an introduction, the man worked with John Kongsgaard, Paul Hobbs, [...]

Peter Michael & Carte Blanche winemaker ROCKS again! 95+ Points Parker!

Luc Morlet has an amazing portfolio.  Replacing John Kongsgaard at Newton at one point, winemaker [...]

A must have Cabernet!

Eleven years ago when Peter laid out the blocks to be planted at Obsidian Ridge, [...]

Red blend for everyday at a bargain price!

The 2010 Banshee Mordecai Red has a whopping thirteen varietals! The only other wine with [...]

Right Bank Bordeaux meets the Napa Valley!

A “virage” is a bend or turn in the road. In the Napa Valley the [...]

Happy Holidays – And a special “gift” pre-sale!

Dear Friends of Golden Gate Wine Cellars, I just want to give you a sincere [...]

Philippe Melka does a great Pirouette, and hits it out of the park!

Philippe Melka has really established himself as one of the best winemakers in the Napa [...]

UnOrthodox wine at an UnOrthodox price.

This wine comes with a twist and a story. An aspiring winemaker is woken up [...]