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A stunning 4 Barrel WHITE from the  Beckstoffer vineyard

The Story by Katie Papadakis (proprietor of Perchance): “We arrived in Napa Valley for a [...]

27
Jun
An under $30 white

  Two Old Dogs is owned by former Major Leaguers Chris Iannetta and Vernon Well. [...]

20
Jun
Bevan Cellars Outdoor Lifestyle
VERY LAST CALL  for the 2019 Bevan Bordeaux-series

  Sorry, the 2019 Bevans are almost sold out! There is NO 2020 vintage due [...]

11
Jun
A $50s MUST HAVE Napa Cabernet

Two Old Dogs is owned by former Major Leaguers Chris Iannetta and Vernon Well. While [...]

09
Jun
Message in a bottle = Amazing Quality & Value

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

03
Jun
LAST CALL 4  this  Beautiful Dragon(ette) —ALL wines received  95-97 Points!

A childhood dream, let’s hook up when we are all grown up and start a [...]

25
May
Top 25
Frank’s Top 25+ of 2021

  The Top 25+ Wines of 2021! Another strange year in wine reviews, but I was [...]

24
Jan
LAST CALL 4 Scarlett Cabernet 2018 Release

  Scarlett Wines is a family operation owned by the McGah family, who are most [...]

22
Jan
Autumn Wine
VERY LAST CALL FOR THANKSGIVING WINES

If you want your Turkey Dinner to be accompanied by some great wines, don’t wait [...]

15
Nov
A Fun, BUT SERIOUS Holiday White, this Bride is ready for you
November 10, 2021

After many years the Bridesmaid wines are being rebranded of sorts. Pam Starr (former Spottswoode [...]

Frank’s Thanksgiving Wine Suggestions

If you want your Turkey Dinner to be accompanied by some great wines, don’t wait [...]

02
Nov
When Bordeaux and California Meet … California takes the Crown!
October 14, 2021

  Shared Notes is a winemaking joint-venture between wife and husband, Bibiana Gonzalez Rave (Cattleya, [...]

INTRIGUING UNDER $30 Red blend
October 5, 2021

  The 2018 Old Soul Red (a blend of 43% Zinfandel, 31% Malbec, 26% Petite [...]

LAST CALL 4 “Shared Notes” by Jeff Pisoni & Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, THE BEST SB “duo” in California
September 4, 2021

  Shared Notes is a winemaking joint-venture between wife and husband, Bibiana Gonzalez Rave (Cattleya, [...]

A White Wine by Thomas Rivers Brown? IT’S AMAZING & IT’S A BARGAIN!
August 19, 2021

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

“Shared Notes” by Jeff Pisoni & Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, THE BEST SB “duo” in California
August 3, 2021

Shared Notes is a winemaking joint-venture between wife and husband, Bibiana Gonzalez Rave (Cattleya, and [...]

This Golden Oldie still has it!
July 29, 2021

When sampling grapes in the vineyard, hand pruning her cherished roses, preparing dinner for her [...]

The VERY BEST white ever by Thomas Rivers Brown, and it’s a bargain!
July 19, 2021

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

Bordeaux Blanc Meets Napa Valley VERY LIMITED THIS YEAR!!!
July 16, 2021

In 1972 Jack and Mary Novak purchased the orginal “Spottswoode” property. In1977, when Mary Weber [...]

Powerful, broad, complex 95 Point White = FREE SHIPPING
May 2, 2021

A childhood dream, let’s hook up when we are all grown up and start a [...]

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