As a wine-growing region, Red Mountain was ‘discovered’ in 1972 but the essentials such as roads, power, and water did not make their appearance until 1975, and after much effort, the first 10 acres of vineyards were planted by John Williams and Jim Holmes. Fast forward to 1980 when the first winery was bonded- KionaContinue reading “Red Mountain AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc
Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.
In my day job I get to taste some really interesting wines, some great, some OK, and some that just make me smile from the first sip. These are three of them. Paul Hobbs is the man behind this impressive Chardonnay made from predominately estate-grown fruit totally from Sonoma Coast and Sonoma County- two wineContinue reading “Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.”
Ashes and Diamonds- is aimed squarely at Millennials and the young at heart.
Ashes and Diamonds is the creation of Kashy Khaledi, his background is in the music business – Capitol Records, and is the son of Darioush Khaledi -Darioush Winery. He brought together Dan Petroski -Larkmead (until the 2015 harvest) when Diana Snowden-Seysses- Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, and Snowden Vineyards took over, and Steve Matthiasson- Stag’s Leap andContinue reading “Ashes and Diamonds- is aimed squarely at Millennials and the young at heart.”
From the Cellar … Coquerel Cabernet Franc Napa Valley 2013
January is a quiet month in the wine business so I’ve taken the opportunity to have some time off work, hence some ‘From the Cellar’ articles reflecting on the longevity/cellar ability of some wines. WOOOW, this is holding up and drinking so well! If anyone has bottles in their cellar, I’d crack one open now,Continue reading “From the Cellar … Coquerel Cabernet Franc Napa Valley 2013”
Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso 2020.
Another great example of an Italian wine made from grapes varietals not native to Italy. This is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet, 15% Cab Franc, and 5% Petite Verdot sourced from the Bolgheri DOC on the western edge of Tuscany boarding the sea. This region was a hidden gem until the 1990’s whenContinue reading “Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso 2020.”
Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?
Great wines at great prices and it is my pleasure to introduce you to … Los Vascos Cromas Wines – Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries-old winemaking experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “LesContinue reading “Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?“
Gibbs Winery- known by few but enjoyed by all that have tasted.
Gibbs – Napa Valley The history of this family stretches all the way back to the 1950’s when Lewis Gibb Carpenter Jr settles in Saint Helena and planted nuts and fruit crops adding grapes in the mid 1960’s, specifically Cabernet, Cab Franc, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Over the years many well known wineries in theContinue reading “Gibbs Winery- known by few but enjoyed by all that have tasted.”
Vine to Table 