Wine Regions & Grapes
Sampling of Wineries
- Acorn
- Allegrini
- Atlas Peak
- Balletto
- Benziger
- Blandy's
- Bodega Navarro Correas
- Bollinger
- Bonterra
- Burgans
- Chronicle
- d'Arenberg
- Domaine Carneros
- Domaine de la Mordoree
- Dow's
- Dr. Loosen
- Famega
- Fonseca
- Foppiano
- Foxen
- Glen Ellen
- Innocent Bystander
- Kendall-Jackson
- Korbel
- Madeira Wine Company
- Martin Codax
- Masi
- Merryvale
- Mulderbosch
- Napa Cellars
- Navarro Vineyards
- Noceto
- Paul Hobbs
- Reynoso
- Roederer Estate
- Ruggeri
- Sawyer Cellars
- Sbragia
- Shed Horn
- Sonoma State Wine Business Institute
- St. James
- Trinchero Winery
- Vietti
- Wildhurst
- William Fevre
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Quivira Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Quivira, Dry Creek Valley, Fig Tree Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 This is a vivacious Sauvignon, a lively expression of citrus, crisp and refreshing. The vineyard takes its name from the 130-year old Mission fig tree on the property, near the … Continue reading
Redwood Creek Chardonnay
Redwood Creek, California, Chardonnay 2009 This is an easy drinking quaffer, melding California fruit and a viscous mouthfeel. While the concentration is on the lighter side, I have to say that I prefer drinking this to several of the very … Continue reading
Reynoso Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Reynoso Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The fruit character of this wine speaks of citrus with riper, tropical notes as well. In the mouth, the acidity has a softer profile than many Sauvignon and the fruit … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Valley, California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Tagged Reynoso
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Villa Sandi Prosecco Il Fresco
Villa Sandi, Treviso, Prosecco, Il Fresco, Brut, nv This bubbly is redolent of fresh pears, making for a fruit-driven Prosecco. While labeled brut, this wine is not austere, with a soft approach and moderate acidity – nice. As in a … Continue reading
The Wines of Shone Farm
Shone Farm, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Block Seven, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features the textbook essence of grapefruit while the palate displays a rounder, viscous character that will delight those looking for a softer approach to … Continue reading
Gann Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Gann Family Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 This golden wine is redolent of honey and creme caramel. In the mouth there is caramel and a little nuttiness with a thick, rich texture. Residual sugar … Continue reading
California Cabernet and Bordeaux Blends
Paul Hobbs, Oakville Napa Valley, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The sense of Cassis is quite vibrant in the nose. The vividness of the fruit continues in the mouth with the structure of Cabernet. You know it’s Cabernet … Continue reading
California Zinfandel
Stryker Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2007 Tim Hardin hits another home run with this opulently fruity, sweet-smelling Zin. In the mouth the theme continues, with a lush texture and a little warmth. Produced and bottled under a screw cap … Continue reading
Posted in California, Dry Creek Valley, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Zinfandel
Tagged Ledson, Matrix, Stryker Sonoma
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