Vine to Table
A Journey of Passion about all things Wine
Ink Grade Andosol Zinfandel 2018
When Gaylor Lawrence purchased Heitz Cellars in 2018, the deal included 425 acres of vineyards spread over Napa, including the Ink Vineyard. The Ink Vineyard was originally planted in 1873 by Theron Ink, and has always been considered a ‘special site’ in the valley. The vineyard is situated on the eastern slopes of Howell Mountain,…
Apologies, I’ve been MIA from my blog for about a month.
Life has got in the way, from now on there will be 1 to 2 postings a week. Cheers and enjoy.
Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2016- from the cellar.
This has always been one of my favorite Pinots, and I have to say, 10 years of aging and patience have been rewarded. The grapes were sourced from the Grace Benoist Ranch, which sits in the northwest corner of Carneros, on volcanic‑influenced, rocky and well‑drained soils. A far cry from the normal clay-heavy soils…
About Me
I’ve been in the wine business in both Australia and the US for almost 30 years with experience in the retail, wholesale, import, wineries and hospitality industries and have a passion for all things wine.
In addition I’ve written a monthly newsletter for several years, taught classes and now, a blogger. I’m a firm believer in the saying ‘good friends, good food and good wine’! I also believe you don’t need an event to open a great bottle of wine, the opening of a great bottle of wine is the event.
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