Vine to Table
A Journey of Passion about all things Wine
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…
Dominus 2023- a 100 pt stunner!
I was fortunate to get to taste the 2023 vintage of Dominus- Napa Valley. This world-renowned wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, with 40% using new French oak. It scored a 100 Pt rating and several 98 – 99 Pt ratings, and the 2023 vintage is…
Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Les Sinards 2010 – from the cellar!
After the region went through several name changes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape was settled upon during the ‘Papal Era’ in the 14th century, when, in 1309, Pope Clement V and his successors began developing the surrounding vineyards. Pope John XXII built a fortified summer residence on the hill above the village—this “new castle” is the origin of the…
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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