Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies one of the top producers in this region of the Rhone – Domaine de Fondreche. In the shadow of the mountain, the vines are an average age of 40 years planted in chalky clay over limestone. Ventoux Blanc, Rhone Valley 2020- If you’re tired of drinking Chardonnay,Continue reading “Domaine de Fondreche Winery- A Rhone Treasure.”
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I was fortunate to have met Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker extraordinaire last year.
A great guy and amazing winemaker. Did I mention how good the wines were? He told me to look up this interview instead of writing copious notes. Here is the interview. Interview with Nick Goldschmidt Experience is his teacher: An interview with winemaker Nick Goldschmidt – My Full Wine Glass For Nick Goldschmidt, owner andContinue reading “I was fortunate to have met Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker extraordinaire last year.”
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!”
Montecillo Singladuras Rias Baixas Albarino 2022
The standard of Albarino has risen noticeably in the past 5 years, or is it that the better ones are finally reaching US shores? Whatever the reason, they have been super impressive, this being the second in as many weeks where I thought this could be the best of the year. This has a deepContinue reading “Montecillo Singladuras Rias Baixas Albarino 2022”
Val Do Avia Treixadura 2021
If you have not heard of the grape varietal, Treixadura, do not be concerned, you are in good company. It is originally from Portugal but is grown in Spain, especially in Ribeiro and Rías Baixas. This one is from Rías Baixas. There is a lot of documented history so rather than repeat it here, checkContinue reading “Val Do Avia Treixadura 2021”
The 2022 Harvest in Italy has been called the ‘Harvest to End All Harvests’
This has been compared to the 1828, 1947, 1967, 1994, and 2011 harvests. The 2022 Harvest has been described as a ‘miracle harvest’ and will first show up in the US with Rosé, Whites, and then Reds which will trickle in over the next 5 years. The question is, could this be the greatest HarvestContinue reading “The 2022 Harvest in Italy has been called the ‘Harvest to End All Harvests’”
Allan Scott Family Winemakers – 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
This displays all that Marlborough Sav Blanc is known for: aromas of citrus and tropical fruits- passionfruit, tangerine with a hint of green peppers and ginger. The palate is expressive, mouthwatering, and inviting with notes of lime and tangerine with passionfruit, mango and ginger making their presence felt on the midpalate. Nice length on theContinue reading “Allan Scott Family Winemakers – 2023 Sauvignon Blanc”
John Duval- proves there is life after Penfolds Grange.
After three decades of making Grange, he left to embark on a new venture, John Duval Wines. He started with one wine- Plexus adding Entity in 2004, Eligo, a reserve Shiraz in 2005, then Plexus White, Annexus Grenache in 2013 and Annexus Mataro in 2016 and Integro. I had an incredible opportunity to attend bothContinue reading “John Duval- proves there is life after Penfolds Grange.”
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”
Ronald McDonald House Wine Tasting. A great cause and a great evening.
Last year I was asked if I would like to be involved in the Ronald McDonald House Auction Dinner, I of course said yes- after all, it is a great cause. So, we put together a wine tasting to be auctioned off, selected the wines, and a long story short it went very well onContinue reading “Ronald McDonald House Wine Tasting. A great cause and a great evening.”
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