David Stare, the winery founder’s passion for wine, fueled by living in Germany for a spell and a 2-week trip to Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. Upon returning to the US in 1970, he read a Wall Street Journal article about California’s bright future for making excellent wines. That was enough for him to packContinue reading “Dry Creek Vineyard Sea Quelle 2021- exceptional drinking.”
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Copain Daybreak White Wine 2023- Aromatic, delicious, mouthwatering, food friendly- perfect for summer.
Quick word about the winery … Copain was established in 1999 by winemaker Wells Guthrie and Kevin McQuown and quickly became known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The Jackson Family purchased the winery in 2016 and maintained the emphasis on varietal wines, whilst bring to the table a commitment to sustainability and climate action.Continue reading “Copain Daybreak White Wine 2023- Aromatic, delicious, mouthwatering, food friendly- perfect for summer.”
Three Great White Wines to Match the Perfect Weather.
I don’t know if any of you have noticed but over the past 5 or so years the standard of Sauvignon Blanc’s coming out of California, and Napa have been impressive, to say the least. Full-bodied wines with wonderful mouthfeels, and exceptional balance that will age out 5 plus years. I recently shared a bottleContinue reading “Three Great White Wines to Match the Perfect Weather.”
Rowen Wine Co. Red Blend 2017 – high altitude fruit reveals style and finesse.
The Cooley Ranch covers over 19,000 acres and is one of the largest single holdings in Sanoma dating back to the early 20th cent and is owned and run by the same family for five generations. It wasn’t until 2010, after seven years of site research and selection, in a joint venture with the RodneyContinue reading “Rowen Wine Co. Red Blend 2017 – high altitude fruit reveals style and finesse.”
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