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Leviathan Red Wine 2021- Andy Erickson Does it Again!

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, Harlan, Staglin, Dalla Valle, Ovid, and Favia- an up-and-coming winery owned by his wife, in Coombsville. This is theContinue reading “Leviathan Red Wine 2021- Andy Erickson Does it Again!”

The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine

The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine Not all wines should be chilled to the same temperature because of their chemical composition. The backbone of white wine is acidity. The structure of a red comes from its tannins. Dessert wines have different amounts of residual sugar. Sparkling holds carbon dioxide (CO2). All have varying degreesContinue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine”

As Napa’s oldest continuously operating winery- 145 years.

Beringer Napa Cabernet 2016 As Napa’s oldest continuously operating winery with 145 years under its belt, you know they have to be doing something right, or to be more accurate many things right. A tour of the majestic grounds will give you a glimpse into Napa’s past- it’s almost like stepping back in time. FromContinue reading “As Napa’s oldest continuously operating winery- 145 years.”

Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.

Its this time of the year that I love, despite it being cold and winter approaching. You ask why, glad you asked, new vintage releases from Australia, as well as elsewhere land on my desk ensuring weeks of tasting awesome wine. Yalumba is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia and was started by Samuel Smith,Continue reading “Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.”

Hess Winery- ‘Allomi’ Cabernet 2018- a pleasure to drink.

The Hess family originated in Switzerland but it was Donald Hess who came to California in the early 197o’s and fell in love with Napa and more specifically Mt. Veeder. He defied ‘conventional wisdom’ and established a winery (and an art gallery) above the valley floor and is now run by Fifth Generation Tim andContinue reading “Hess Winery- ‘Allomi’ Cabernet 2018- a pleasure to drink.”

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 to the 1950’s exhibiting greatContinue reading “Wakefield Wines- Clare Valley.”

Napanook Proprietary Red Wine 2016. – A ‘second wine’ from Dominus.

The name may not ring any bells for the uninitiated but this wonderful Red Blend is the ‘second’ wine from none other than Dominus Vineyards. A winery long considered by many to be one of the finest in Napa, the vineyard was the basis for a partnership in 1981 and eventually purchased outright by ChristianContinue reading “Napanook Proprietary Red Wine 2016. – A ‘second wine’ from Dominus.”

Credaro 5 Tales Wines- More Joy from Margaret River

The family’s Italian roots are evident in the style of all the wines but they are most definitely new world and most definitely Margaret River. This is the oldest family-owned Winery in the Margaret River region with 5 different vineyard sites mostly situated in the South Western part of Margaret River. 5 Tales Chardonnay 2018Continue reading “Credaro 5 Tales Wines- More Joy from Margaret River”