Tonnino Zibibbo 2021 This 100% organic Zibibbo is from Sicily, planted on soil rich in limestone, sand, and organic elements. It is known predominately as a sweet wine that falls into the Muscat family and is also known as the ‘Muscat of Alexandria’. This is a dry version and infinitely drinkable- be warned. It isContinue reading “Have you tasted a Zibibbo? – drink like Cleopatra.”
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2016 – from the cellar.
The idea of Two Hands Winery came together when Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, were attending a friend’s engagement party and discussed making wine and producing the best possible Shiraz from iconic regions in Australia. That was 1999. A lot of water has gone under the bridge, with more vineyards being acquired stretching from theContinue reading “Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2016 – from the cellar.”
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!
There are few things I look forward to more than a release of the new vintage of St Henri- one of my all-time favorite wines and most definitely my favorite Penfolds wine. I’ve been fortunate to have tasted 20 plus vintages and its like sitting down with an old friend you haven’t seen for aContinue reading “Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!”
Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.
Established by Tom Bergess in 1972, this Howell Mountain Winery had a reputation for making elegant Cabernets, was sold to the owners of Heitz Cellars in 2020. I can see exciting times are ahead for this winery. This is mostly Cabernet- 90% with 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Aged for 22months in 15% newContinue reading “Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.”
Two Wonderful Albarano’s
Tasting these two wines this week reminds me I’m still shocked this isn’t more popular and question why its ignored by most wine drinkers. If it wasn’t, it would be giving all other white wines a run for its money. Montecillo Albariǹo 2022 Grapes are sourced from 40-year-old vines with, continuous battonage of the leesContinue reading “Two Wonderful Albarano’s”
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!”
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”
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