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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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’”
Ashes and Diamonds- is aimed squarely at Millennials and the young at heart.
Ashes and Diamonds is the creation of Kashy Khaledi, his background is in the music business – Capitol Records, and is the son of Darioush Khaledi -Darioush Winery. He brought together Dan Petroski -Larkmead (until the 2015 harvest) when Diana Snowden-Seysses- Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, and Snowden Vineyards took over, and Steve Matthiasson- Stag’s Leap andContinue reading “Ashes and Diamonds- is aimed squarely at Millennials and the young at heart.”
From the Cellar … Rhys Estate Vineyards
The driving force behind Rhys Estate is to make Pinots and Chardonnays that are unique and expressive of the chosen vineyard sites. All of the sites are selected for their distinctive soil and the growing climate spanning 6 different sites in the Santa Cruz Mountains region and 1 in Anderson Valley. Their Skyline Vineyard hasContinue reading “From the Cellar … Rhys Estate Vineyards”
Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2019- an exceptional Chardonnay of sophistication, elegance, and balance.
Upon its initial release in 1998 (then the 1995 vintage) it was presented to the world as the “White Grange” making the front page of Australia’s national newspapers. A first to this day. “Yattarna reflects Penfolds patience and continued commitment to its original goal, its very name being drawn from the local indigenous language,Continue reading “Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2019- an exceptional Chardonnay of sophistication, elegance, and balance.”
A White and a Red For Your Consideration.
Freemark Abbey was one of the first Cabernet’s I tasted and have always been impressed by their wines. I was fortunate to visit the winery PC- pre covid, in October of 2019 and definitely intend to revisit on my next trip to Napa. The Winery is unpretentious and a delight to walk around, friendly staffContinue reading “A White and a Red For Your Consideration.”
Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.
Its this time of the year that I love, despite it being cold and winter approaching. You ask why, glad you asked, new vintage releases from Australia, as well as elsewhere land on my desk ensuring weeks of tasting awesome wine. Yalumba is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia and was started by Samuel Smith,Continue reading “Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.”
Bet you haven’t tasted these two wines before …
Liguria di Levante Ciliegiolo 2019 The vineyard is located on the boarders between Liguria and Tuscany in small 3-hectare plots and about 3 miles from the ocean. With the seafaring city of Genoa as its capital and frequented by the Etruscan’s, they have been credited with starting wine growing in the region 1,000 years ago.Continue reading “Bet you haven’t tasted these two wines before …”
Officially known as Marchesi Frescobaldi Castello di Bianco or …
Pomino Bianco for short. I know what your thinking, it’s winter and your talking about a white wine. What’s with that. Couple of things, it won’t be winter forever and what are you going to drink with all those delicious chicken and seafood recipes you’ll cook in the next 3-4 months. Surely not a ShirazContinue reading “Officially known as Marchesi Frescobaldi Castello di Bianco or …”
Marco Bonfante ‘Perste’ Arneis 2018 – One of Italy’s Best Keep Secrets!
With eight generations of wine making under the family belt, it’s no surprise their wines are impressive and this 100% Arneis is no exception. The winery is located in the on the left bank of the Tanaro River in the Roero region of the highly respected Piedmont, which by no small coincidence is the birthplaceContinue reading “Marco Bonfante ‘Perste’ Arneis 2018 – One of Italy’s Best Keep Secrets!”
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