Tooth & Nail Wine Co. Two wines from the Tooth & Nail Wine Co. located in Paso Robles that sit outside the box of your Paso expectations- that will not disappoint. The Possessor 2021 This is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petite Verdot. I decanted this forContinue reading ““There’s Gold In Them Hills” and sometimes it’s in the form of vineyards in Paso Robles.”
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Labyrinth Wines
The website will tell you “Labyrinth Wines are dedicated to making bold wines to enhance your life” and that is pretty accurate. Doesn’t all wine enhance your life? Winemaker and Owner Rick Hill founded Labyrinth in 2000 and released his first wine from fruit sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. InContinue reading “Labyrinth Wines”
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Cabernet Franc 2021 This is 100% Cabernet Franc made from 35-Year-old vines and aged for 6 months in French Oak Barrels. The Consulting Winemaker is none other than Michael Rolland, who is a Bordeaux-based oenologist, with hundreds of clients spread over 13 countries as well as several wineries he owns orContinue reading “Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’”
Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.
All my favorite Roussanne and Marsanne wines have always be French, all that changed today when I tasted Avennia’s La Perle from Columbia Valley. This is a blend of 78% Roussanne and 22% Marsanne and is everything you could possibly want from these varietals. The man behind this exceptional wine is Chris Peterson, former winemakerContinue reading “Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet in barren, almost desert-like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000 feetContinue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet on barren, almost desert like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.”
Two Italian Sparkling’s you will want to invite to your next party.
Altemasi Trentodoc Brut This is produced from 100% Chardonnay and sourced from the best vineyards on the hilltops around Trento DOC- located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level. This area is known for producing some of the best sparkling outside of Champagne. It is also second in the world, to Champagne, as anContinue reading “Two Italian Sparkling’s you will want to invite to your next party.”
A Loire Valley Treasure: the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.
Roc de l’Abbaye Sauvignon Blanc 2022- An absolute delight to drink. If anybody has purchased wine from the Loire Valley in the last 2 years, the first thing you will notice is how much they have gone up- this wine runs against that trend. The grapes are sourced from the Oisly vineyards situated close toContinue reading “A Loire Valley Treasure: the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.”
Brancatelli Valle Delle Stelle 2020- great Italian red but needs decanting!
This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon- 89% with just a splash of Cabernet Franc- 11%. from Tuscany that is dominated by cherries with little room for a hint of floral and spices. The palate is silky smooth (I must point out that I allowed 2-3 hours decanting) with tannins evident but not obtrusive. ThisContinue reading “Brancatelli Valle Delle Stelle 2020- great Italian red but needs decanting!”
Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2022 – exceptional drinking!
This is unlike any other Riesling you have tasted, certainly different from its cousins in Eden and Clare Valley but just as exciting and seductive. This walks a fine line between crisp acidity and a rich plush mouthfeel, but I am getting ahead of myself. The nose presents immediate appeal with enticing aromas of honeysuckle,Continue reading “Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2022 – exceptional drinking!”
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