What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …

Chateau de Pez of course! About the Winery … It is possibly the oldest Bordeaux wine-making estate in the Saint Estéphe appellation, rivaled only by Chateau Calon Segur. The Chat. de Pez estate was created in 1452 by Jean de Briscos and has since passed through many owners with Jean-Claude Rouzaud being the current ownerContinue reading “What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …”

Lapostolle Curvée ‘Alefandre’ Merlot 2012 – from the cellar.

About the Winery … Yet another Chilian Winery with French roots. The winery was established in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet. Alexandra is from the renowned Marnier Lapostolle family, that has for several generations dedicated itself to making high-quality wines and spirits. In other words, French winemaking philosophy withContinue reading “Lapostolle Curvée ‘Alefandre’ Merlot 2012 – from the cellar.”

What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …

Chateau de Pez of course! About the Winery … It is possibly the oldest Bordeaux wine-making estate in the Saint Estéphe appellation, rivaled only by Chateau Calon Segur. The Chat. de Pez estate was created in 1452 by Jean de Briscos and has since passed through many owners with Jean-Claude Rouzaud being the current ownerContinue reading “What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …”

A Red and A White for your consideration.

Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 The estate dates back to the 1,300’s and was acquired by the Folonari family in 1971. Perched on the top of a picturesque hill, this 385-hectare estate, consists of 90 hectares under vines and 15 hectares of olive groves. They also have a separate farmhouse with extensive gardensContinue reading “A Red and A White for your consideration.”

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Aveta’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 This is an awesome example of what I have been saying for 5 plus years. How good are Napa Sauvignon Blancs getting? Welcome this like a refreshing tropical breeze. Loads of enticing notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lychee, and peach will emphasize your anticipation until you take aContinue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.”

Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …

Morellino Di Scansano Tuscan Red 2021 This delightful Italian Red comes from Morellino di Scansano which lies in the Maremma region of coastal Tuscany. This region of Tuscany could just be the most over looked, underappreciated wine regions in all of Italy. It must be a minimum of 85% Sangiovese which is the basis forContinue reading “Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …”

‘The Mariner’ Never Fails to Impress. Dry Creek Vineyards does it again.

Dry Creek Vineyards ‘The Mariner’ 2019 This is a blend of 61% Cabernet, 18% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cab Franc, all sourced from their own Dry Creek Vineyards in Northern Sonoma. The Mariner had its initial launch in 2007 with the release of its 2004 vintage and was well received withContinue reading “‘The Mariner’ Never Fails to Impress. Dry Creek Vineyards does it again.”

What Are You Drinking on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights?

Funcken Hausen Vineyards In the late 1800’s the Funcken Family were one of many German families to emigrate from Funckenhausen to Mendoza and, years later, Kurt Heinlein established Funckenhausen Vineyards, in the San Rafael appellation of South Mendoza. His grandson Alejandro with his grandfather continues the family tradition growing and producing very good drinking winesContinue reading “What Are You Drinking on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights?”

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.”

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.”