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 [...]