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Four Excellent Wines from a 600-year-old Winery- Mazzei.

There is so much history with this family, it’s crazy. Established in 1435, they have been making wine in Tuscany for nearly 600 years. Can you imagine for a minute the same family nurturing the same vineyards for 25 generations? That is a serious commitment. As a matter of interest, their ancestors were the firstContinue reading “Four Excellent Wines from a 600-year-old Winery- Mazzei.”

Yering Station Wines

This is the oldest, and original Winery in Victoria established in 1838 by the Scottish Ryrie brothers after acquiring 43,000 acres. They planted grapes and ran a cattle farm. The vineyard changed hands in 1850 and was expanded by 50 acres sourcing some of their cuttings from Chateau Lafite and, in 1859 built the OldContinue reading “Yering Station Wines”

Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019- One of the best value Cabernets you will ever drink.

Those of you who know me, know that I am a huge fan of the Margaret River region. Medium-bodied, elegant, restrained, and unique pretty much sums it up. This is a totally enjoyable wine that over-delivers and could just be the best-value Cabernet you drink all year. Established in 1977, a decade after Vasse FelixContinue reading “Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019- One of the best value Cabernets you will ever drink.”

Leviathan- Andy Erickson’s Red Blend Project.

So much has been written about this wine but I think big, bold, and beautiful pretty much covers it. Andy Erickson is the founder and winemaker for this impressive blend and is considered by many to be one of the finest winemakers in Napa. His resume is a list of who’s who including Screaming Eagle,Continue reading “Leviathan- Andy Erickson’s Red Blend Project.”

Vineyard 29 does it again!

Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – totally memorable. From their first vintage in 1992 they have gone from strength to strength stamping their name in Napa’s history books. Their stunning ultra-modern Winery disguises a very high tech, very sophisticated, gravity-flow wine making facility, tasting room and caves for storage of barrels. An ideal environmentContinue reading “Vineyard 29 does it again!”

Malbec and Walla Walla- you read correctly.

Waterbrook Reserve Malbec 2019 Yes, you read correctly, Walla Walla and Malbec in the same sentence. Established in 1984, John took the helm in 2005 after spending 2 years in a support role. John not only oversaw the construction of a stunning new wine-making facility and cellar door; he meticulously oversees every stage from theContinue reading “Malbec and Walla Walla- you read correctly.”

Paul O’Brian Winery. Oregon Territory Pinot Noir 2020

The name came from a combination of the two winemakers’ middle names. Dyson Paul DeMara and Scott O’Brien Kelley met while working at Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley 20 years ago. With more than 60 years of experience between them, across 6 countries and 4 continents, it is no surprise this is aContinue reading “Paul O’Brian Winery. Oregon Territory Pinot Noir 2020”

Malvira Roero Arneis 2022- Is Arneis Italy’s Unsung Hero?

Just a little about the winery. The Damonte family established Malvira in 1950 farming and selling for use in bulk wine. In 1975 the focus shifted to producing quality wine and the aim has been achieved over the intervening years. Today, their entire production comes from six distinct vineyards spread over 40 hectares and isContinue reading “Malvira Roero Arneis 2022- Is Arneis Italy’s Unsung Hero?”

Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.

Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies one of the top producers in this region of the Rhone – Domaine de Fondreche. In the shadow of the mountain, the vines are an average age of 40 years planted in chalky clay over limestone. Ventoux Blanc, Rhone Valley 2020- If you’re tired of drinking Chardonnay,Continue reading “Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.”

I was fortunate to have met Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker extraordinaire last year.

A great guy and amazing winemaker. Did I mention how good the wines were? He told me to look up this interview instead of writing copious notes. Here is the interview. Interview with Nick Goldschmidt Experience is his teacher: An interview with winemaker Nick Goldschmidt – My Full Wine Glass For Nick Goldschmidt, owner andContinue reading “I was fortunate to have met Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker extraordinaire last year.”