Alba, Italy
Earlier this summer we received an invitation to visit the historic Giordano winery and to tour the famed Piedmont wine region of northwest Italy. For those who read Bacchus and Beery, you know what fans we are of Giordano wines, their high quality and value. Our Giordano journey started in the quaint town of Alba, whose roots date back to pre-Roman times. Continue reading »
A blend of 52% Mendocino and 48% Lake County grapes, this is a perfect patio wine. Loads of citrus, lemon-lime and spice on the nose. Crisp flavors of citrus, pear, melon and lemon with juicy acidity. Buy This Wine
A refreshing wine with a zesty nose of tropicals, lemon and honeysuckle. Mouthwatering acidity proceeds flavors of ripe pineapple, orange zest and ripe lemon with subtle hints of honeycomb. Pair with lighter summer fare. Buy This Wine
The vineyard was planted in 1916 with an Italian field blend of Zinfandel, Alicante Bouchet, Petite Sirah, Napa Gamay and Chasselas Dore’. The blend creates a distinct richness without being jammy. A full nose of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry. Juicy acidity with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry with notes of raspberry and spice in the long finish. This is what single-vineyard wines are all about. Buy This Wine
Kathleen Inman’s wines have recently seen a lot of well deserved positive press. An excellent expression of organic Russian River Pinot Noir, light and bright yet powerful. Crisp with only 12.5% alcohol, it offers aromas of cherry, blueberry and raspberry with complimentary spicy notes. A velvety mouth-feel with beautifully integrated flavors of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and dark spice with hints of cola and espresso in the long finish. Buy This Wine
