Posts tagged: Proprietary White

HOT FROM THE PRESS: A WHITE WINE FOR RED WINE DRINKERS

Arbe Garbe (pron. Arbay Garbay), literally “bad weeds”, is what they call the cover crops on the Friulian Colli Orientali (“eastern hills”). It’s the mid-nineties, same scenery; two philosophy students are paying for tuition by picking grapes in the Jermann vineyards. Long hours of hard work and dream-sharing, they find one too many ideas in […]

Tuesday September 25th, 2018 in , , , , | No Comments »

Screaming Eagle Winemaker’s Stunning White Blend

Anthony Galloni 94 Points: “Arietta’s 2016 On The White Keys is gorgeous. Rich and pliant on the palate, with terrific overall depth, the 2016 is super-expressive today. Candied lemon, white flowers, crushed rocks and a hint of reduction shape this very pretty, nuanced Sauvignon Blanc-based white. A dollop of Sémillon rounds out the blend. In this […]

Tuesday September 4th, 2018 in , , , , , | No Comments »

Wine, It Really “Can”!

You might know that I had many concussions playing soccer, and when you read this you will think Frank really lost his mind. But you will not be believe it, it is  something you might want to laugh about… Wine in a can.  But please don’t, it is a real and considerate wine project! This […]

Tuesday June 19th, 2018 in , , , | No Comments »

Blockbuster White, under $35!

The precipitous drive to the vista point has you on edge. Sensing you are close, you roll the window down and the crisp breeze carries in scents of lemongrass, honeycomb, wildflowers and oregano. Together you sit on the hood of the car with a blanket wrapped around your shoulders and share a snack of Asian […]

Monday June 18th, 2018 in , , , , , | No Comments »

It is FINALLY HERE, A “different” White Blend

This is only the second vintage of Annia, here Ribolla Gialla takes the lead in the blend. There is a story that George Vare liked to tell us about Ribolla, according to the late, great Stanko Radikon, Ribolla is the consummate supporting actor when blended into a wine under the 50% threshold. at that minority level, […]

Thursday August 17th, 2017 in , , , , , | No Comments »

The Health Benefits of White Wine!

The Health Benefits Of White Wine, Because There Actually Are Some! By Julie R. Thomson, Huffington Post “Summer is looking up!” Red wine is often lauded for its positive health attributes, but no one stops to consider white. Now that warm weather is on the horizon, and the need for something refreshing is upon us, […]

Wednesday July 5th, 2017 in , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

What makes a Crisp Wine?

You’ve probably heard the word “crisp” uttered by the puckered lips of one of your wino friends, but what actually is a crisp wine and what makes it crisp in the first place? Let us demystify this often-used, confusing term. The word “crisp” is exclusively used to describe white wines and is a reference to […]

Wednesday April 26th, 2017 in , , , , , | No Comments »

French Laundry’s Favorite White

When Sommeliers recommend and drink Sauvignon Blanc they often prefer, the dry, earthy, mineral, floral whites of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and Graves. This is the inspiration for Somm Blanc, a blend of Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon “Remixed” in California.  When a great Master sommelier friend of mine, Will Sherrer, got the opportunity to use […]

Wednesday November 16th, 2016 in , , , , , | No Comments »

125 case White Blend Stunner

  Matthias Pippig is not your everyday mainstream winemaker. He’s an “artist” in the true sense of the worth.  A creator, a dreamer, a visionary, a poet, a chef, a scientist.  Mix this all together and you have Sanguis.  Matthias moved here from Germany some 30 years ago with plans to make it big in the […]

Wednesday May 11th, 2016 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Limited offer from Peter Michael winemaker

Three stunning new releases from this Top Notch winemaker! Carte Blanche 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Retail 130.00 – GGWC 124.99 – FREE SHIPPING on 4 or more Can mix and match with other Carte Blanche wines Use discount shipping “CB10MX” during check out The 2010 Carte Blanche Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects vineyard selections from both […]

Monday April 29th, 2013 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »