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.”
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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!”
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.”
Parducci Winery – Italian Heritage, Mendocino Grown.
These wines could just be the most value-driven wines you drink all year. Parducci Wines’s journey started back in 1912 with a 16-year-old stowaway from Italy. Early efforts were tough going, constructing the winery with no electricity or tractors- everything was done by hand. Their early ‘bottling plant’ consisted of hoses and corks pounded inContinue reading “Parducci Winery – Italian Heritage, Mendocino Grown.”
Red Mountain AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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.”
Two California Cabernets you can afford to drink at Christmas without breaking the bank.
Mac and Billy Cellars M Cabernet 2021 – Paso Robles. This blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah comes from a collaboration of McPrice “Mac” Myers and Billy Grant- two heavy hitters from the Paso region, who believe in sun, soil, and grit to make great wine. “M is aContinue reading “Two California Cabernets you can afford to drink at Christmas without breaking the bank. “
Just a short note …
I wrote a monthly newsletter for 6 years and my dilemma was always how long should the story be and how much information. The same question arose when I was convinced to start this blog. All of that being said, I will post both longer articles and shorter ones and welcome comments. The focus willContinue reading “Just a short note …”
Vine to Table 