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The Biggest Mistake People Make

….. about Italian wines is they only focus on the classic Italian varietals. Nothing wrong with that if you don’t mind missing out on some great wines. I’m here too tell you that Italy makes great Cabernet and this is a wonderful example. With an understated label it’s easy to pass over this wine onContinue reading “The Biggest Mistake People Make”

Something Special From Italy

Fontanabianca Barbaresco 2019. Made from the Nebbiolo grape grown around the village of Nieve, in Piedmont and is part of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” which translates to “the most beautiful villages of Italy”. It’s a group of small Italian villages of historical interest and well worth a visit if your every in the region.Continue reading “Something Special From Italy”

Another bottle Your Highness?

André & Michel Quenard Roussette De Savoie 2021 Technically it is called Altesse but it is most commonly referred to as Roussette with the origin of the name means Highness or Your Highness- reflecting its stately quality, texture, depth and finesse. This Roussette hails from the regions of Savoie and Bugey and is considered theContinue reading “Another bottle Your Highness?”

My Trip to Greece- Mykonos is Amazing and definitely worth it.

During my stay in Greece we spent a week on the Island of Mykonos and was told about how the good the wines from both Mykonos and Santorini were, especially the whites. Not wanting to waste much time we booked a wine tour for day two, which included being picked up from our Villa andContinue reading “My Trip to Greece- Mykonos is Amazing and definitely worth it.”

Chateau Tanunda “Grand Barossa” Series

I visited Adelaide in 1985, just a quick 5-day visit and stayed 10 years- one of the easiest cities in the world to live in and a must visit if your every in Australia. I visited Chateau Tanunda in that first week and then several times a year over the course of my stay. ItContinue reading “Chateau Tanunda “Grand Barossa” Series”

Wakefield Winery- aka Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, Sth Australia.

Wakefield Wines- Clare Valley. Is actually Taylors Winery originally established in 1969 by Bill Taylor who was a Pub owner and Wine Merchant in Sydney who sold what could have been the first ‘private label’ in Australia- Chateau Clare. Their association with the Clare Valley Co-operative to produce the Chateau Clare wine dates back toContinue reading “Wakefield Winery- aka Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, Sth Australia.”

Exceptional Cabernet from a Difficult Vintage.

The Vintage. 2017 was a difficult vintage and, as we all know the year finished with devastating fires. Putting all that aside, those that got it right, got some spectacular results. In retrospect, the biggest problem the 2017 vintage faced was being flanked by 2015, 2016 and 2018 vintages that produced some exceptional wines. 2017Continue reading “Exceptional Cabernet from a Difficult Vintage.”

Taub Family/Heritance Wines- an unknown Napa Gem.

Heritance has been described as the cornerstone Napa Valley brand of the Taub Family Vineyards but its history goes back further than when the Taub Family bought them. The name Heritance was derived from combining the words ‘heritage’ and ‘inheritance’- two important concepts signifying a new tradition and the continuation of an enduring legacy championedContinue reading “Taub Family/Heritance Wines- an unknown Napa Gem. “

Domaine Paul Mas produces some of the best value wines in all of Southern France.

Three new wines and a brand-new look for a few others. These guys produce some of the best value wines to come out of Southern France, and more specifically Languedoc, a region known for its white wines and medium bodied reds. Château Paul Mas consists of three Estates: The Castle- a 25-ha vineyard in Conas,Continue reading “Domaine Paul Mas produces some of the best value wines in all of Southern France.”

Is it possible to find two Awesome Reds- 95 and 99Pts under $50?

Yes it is, read on … DAOU Winery ‘Sequentis’ Reserve Merlot 2019 Daou is by far one of the picturesque Wineries in California occupying one of the highest peaks in all of the state with spectacularly 360-degree views. I visited 10am Sunday morning in October 2019 and had an extraordinary experience and can personally recommendContinue reading “Is it possible to find two Awesome Reds- 95 and 99Pts under $50?”