Posts tagged: Sonoma Coast

The Queen of Pinot offers FREE SHIPPING

Entering the wine industry 20 years ago as a harvest intern, Shane Finley has literally started at the bottom and worked his way to the top. After spending several seasons as an intern in California, Australia, and the Northern Rhône, Shane became Cellar Master at Copain Custom Crush. While there he had the opportunity to […]

Thursday March 12th, 2020 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

A Burgundy at a fraction the cost!

Winemaker Notes: “This 100% Pinot Noir presents a rich red in the glass. The nose is Burgundian in style, with notes of smoke and leather integrating gracefully with cranberry, dried cherry and plum skin. This Russian River based Pinot Noir greets your palate with pomegranate, tart red fruits, Herbes de Provence and hints of cassis, […]

Tuesday March 10th, 2020 in , , , , , | No Comments »

BEST VALUE SAUV BLANC IN THE WEST, by the Winemaker of the Year!

Winemaker of the Year, Bibiana Gonzales Rave writes: “This Sauvignon Blanc is a true expression of the influence of the Pacific Ocean breezes in Sonoma County’s grape-growing region. Zesty and bright, the exceptional intensity of lemon zest, grapefruit, verbena and citrus blossoms aromatics are an impressive aperture to a gorgeous mouthfeel with centered acidity and […]

Saturday February 22nd, 2020 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

LAST CALL 4 The Titans are back – A 97 Point, Perfectly structured Syrah!

Just from the color you can tell the 2016 Les Titans Syrah will be magnificent; it has an electric psychedelic purplish glow hinting at the energy present in the wine. The nose is a complete knockout with iron, grilled meat, hickory smoke, ink, and pain grillé aromas. The mouth is consistent with the nose combining […]

Saturday November 2nd, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Hedonistic, 97 Point Pinot Noir & “GRATIS” Shipping

“Inheriting an unbroken string of success — dating back to 2011 — the 2017 “Bastard Tongue” arrives fully-formed and ready to impress. Always a blend from multiple Pinot Noir vineyards, this iteration of “BT” was selected from three distinct sites, each making their own unique contribution of Sonoma County terroir to the wine’s character. Exploding […]

Monday October 28th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Thomas Rivers Brown’s Stunning Pinot Noir

  Senses is the story of three childhood friends who reunited after many years to make small-batch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  Max Thieriot (actor – Bates Motel, SealTeam and others)  is also a descedent of M.H De Young (The “The Young Museum in San Francisco and founder of the SF Chronicle).  His other two partners […]

Thursday October 17th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

“UNADULTERATED” Chardonnay by (former) Turley’s Winemaker

The 2017 Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is sourced from the Olivet, Keefer Ranch and Flood Gate vineyards. The Fruit is whole-cluster-pressed into 20% Concrete Egg, 10% New French Oak, 15% Foudre, 5% Amphora, 20% Stainless Steel, and 30% Neutral Puncheon.  Ehren Jordan uses native yeasts for primary fermentation, and the wine naturally completes malolactic fermentation. […]

Wednesday October 16th, 2019 in , , , , , | No Comments »

The Titans are back – A 97 Point, Perfectly structured Syrah!

Just from the color you can tell the 2016 Les Titans Syrah will be magnificent; it has an electric psychedelic purplish glow hinting at the energy present in the wine. The nose is a complete knockout with iron, grilled meat, hickory smoke, ink, and pain grillé aromas. The mouth is consistent with the nose combining […]

Friday September 13th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Thomas Rivers Brown Chardonnay wins blind tasting!

Our tasting group of 14 evaluated, tasted then imbibed some amazing Chardonnays in our most recent meeting.  The lineup included the following: PISONI “Estate” (96 JD) ARNOT ROBERTS “TROUT GULCH”  (95 AG) DIATOM “Hilliard Bruce “ (95 JD) AUBERT CIX (99 RP) Pahlmeyer (96 JD) Cattleya “Pratt” (97 JD) PETER MICHAEL “Belle Cote” (96 RP) LEWIS […]

Saturday September 7th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Impressive & Gorgeous 96 Point Pinot Noir (…Tiny Production)

Set above the town of Occidental, Yu-ki Estate is located just five miles from the Pacific Ocean at an elevation of 1,000 feet. It was named for Akiko’s nephew in Japan. One translation of Yu-ki is “big tree,” which is a fitting name for a property surrounded by old-growth redwoods. It was planted with the […]

Wednesday August 14th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »