2009 Carneros, CA $24 (S) Rating 90
Not usually a fan of “Housewife Crack” Pinot Grigio but this is an exception. Very rich & creamy without a tarty bite. Wonderful fruit and lush balance. Maybe the best CA Pinot Grigio.
Oct 192010
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Oct 192010
2007 -Cuvaison Chardonnay Carneros, CA $25 — Rating 86
Rich mouthfeel with soft hints of oak and butter
Oct 172010
During our recent trip to Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country we met some fascinating people and learned more than we expected. Here are four take away bites we wanted to share with you. Continue reading »
Sep 302010
September 30, 2010
Mer Soleil Chardonnay – $35 Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay – $25 Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterrey, CA (samples provided by Mer Soliel)
I’m combining the review of these wines for one simple reason. The grapes are grown in the same vineyard with exactly the same treatment. The only difference is the wine making techniques. It isn’t often that you get to taste two wines side by side where the technique is the only difference. The wines are made by Charlie Wagner, grandson of his namesake Charles Wagner, founder of Caymus Vineyards. Continue reading »
Sep 242010
First Love. First Wine. What kind of memories does that conjure up for you? Was it the boy or girl with the locker down the hall? Maybe it was that person you watched crash into the coffee shop, hat askew, dripping wet from a sudden storm. When did you see them last? Was it a happy time or one filled with regrets? Was wine a part of your first love affair? And what about your love affair with wine itself? What wine did you use to seduce or impress your first love? What wine seduced you into a lifelong love affair with the grape? Continue reading »
