All the grapes were sourced from the Hillview Vineyard which was acquired in 1982. This 44-acre Vineyard was acquired for its Merlot but almost half was replanted with Clone 4 (Wente) and Clone 76 (Dijon) after realizing its potential for world-class Chardonnay. Ted Henry, their winemaker, came on board in 2021 as Director of Winegrowing,Continue reading “Groth Estate Chardonnay 2022- new world with an old-world soul.”
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Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022 – Exceptional.
South Africa is known for a lot of great things and quality Chenin Blanc is one of them. The grapes are sourced from the oldest vineyards on the Reyneke Estate planted in 1974 and 1976 and are registered with the South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP). For those more ‘technically minded’ I found this: “TheContinue reading “Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022 – Exceptional.”
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.”
Three Excellent Releases from Patz & Hall.
Patz & Hall Winery Let me start by saying that these wines are available at the Winery only, that means you cannot go down to your favorite Fine Wine Store and pick up a few bottles of each. The release of limited amounts of cellar door only and library releases is because the winery hasContinue reading “Three Excellent Releases from Patz & Hall.”
From the Cellar- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017 Aromas of freshly baked apples combined with tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava, ripe banana will entice you to take a sip. Do not hurry, enjoy the moment. The palate is fresh and lively with intertwined layers of banana, pear, white peach, with secondary notes of citrus, apple, almonds, toast, andContinue reading “From the Cellar- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017”
Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!
Firstly, congratulations to Antigal for being awarded New World Winery of the Year in 2023 by Wine Enthusiast, and to their Wine Maker Miriam Gomez, who is one of the talented and accomplished winemakers in Argentina. She combines a passion for science and winemaking with some exceptional results. The Uno Malbec has been around forContinue reading “Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!”
Pali Wine Co. ‘White Wines’
Pali Wine Co Charm Acres Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018 Nose is loaded with baked apple and pear enticing you to take a sip. Very much Sonoma Chard and one sip confirms it. Palate is smooth, rich, and approachable with a caramel creme brulee and baked apple thing dominating with secondary notes of pear, white stoneContinue reading “Pali Wine Co. ‘White Wines’”
Yering Station Wines
This is the oldest, and original Winery in Victoria established in 1838 by the Scottish Ryrie brothers after acquiring 43,000 acres. They planted grapes and ran a cattle farm. The vineyard changed hands in 1850 and was expanded by 50 acres sourcing some of their cuttings from Chateau Lafite and, in 1859 built the OldContinue reading “Yering Station Wines”
Talbott Vineyards & Kamee Knutson Do It Again!
I got to taste all the new Sleepy Hollow Vineyard wines. The vineyards are located in the Northern section of the Santa Lucia Highlands ‘valley’ and spread across three sites, aptly named Sleepy Hollow North, West, and South. Two things should be noted about these unique sites, first, as you head south towards Paso RoblesContinue reading “Talbott Vineyards & Kamee Knutson Do It Again!”
More Santa Rita Magic- Rancho Las Hermanas Winery
Rancho Las Hermanas Winery 0r RLH for short. Rancho Las Hermanas is a north-facing ranch covering almost 600 acres, with just over 200 acres of grapevines planted, and 40 acres of avocado trees along the upper ridgelines. The ranch is steeped in history being part of the original Mexican Land Grant in 1837 called RanchoContinue reading “More Santa Rita Magic- Rancho Las Hermanas Winery”
Vine to Table 