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.”
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Parducci Winery – Italian Heritage, Mendocino Grown.
These wines could just be the most value-driven wines you drink all year. Parducci Wines’s journey started back in 1912 with a 16-year-old stowaway from Italy. Early efforts were tough going, constructing the winery with no electricity or tractors- everything was done by hand. Their early ‘bottling plant’ consisted of hoses and corks pounded inContinue reading “Parducci Winery – Italian Heritage, Mendocino Grown.”
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”
Red Mountain AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon.
As a wine-growing region, Red Mountain was ‘discovered’ in 1972 but the essentials such as roads, power, and water did not make their appearance until 1975, and after much effort, the first 10 acres of vineyards were planted by John Williams and Jim Holmes. Fast forward to 1980 when the first winery was bonded- KionaContinue reading “Red Mountain AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Indulge in two excellent, yet affordable Spanish wines that won’t break the bank.
La Vina Del BuLuLu Grenache 2021 Grown in high altitude granitic soil dominated soils- 1007 meters in the Sierra de Gredos, west of Madrid, in the Castilla Y Leon region. 12 months in Concrete tanks before bottling accentuates the freshness and purity of the fruit. The name, The Bululú refers to an actor skilled inContinue reading “Indulge in two excellent, yet affordable Spanish wines that won’t break the bank.”
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.”
Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.
Their new releases of wines dubbed 1 CRU DI BERTANI are exceptional wines reflecting both their attitude to winemaking and the unique vineyards the grapes are sourced from. Two important labels have birthed out of this new project and their desire to produce wines that are extraordinary drinking wines that reflect the classic Valpolicella style.Continue reading “Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.”
Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.
Their new releases of wines dubbed 1 CRU DI BERTANI are exceptional wines reflecting both their attitude to wine making and the unique vineyards the grapes are sourced from. Two important labels have birthed out of this new project and their desire to produce wines that are extraordinary drinking wines that reflect the classic ValpolicellaContinue reading “Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.”
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?”
Two California Cabernets you can afford to drink at Christmas without breaking the bank.
Mac and Billy Cellars M Cabernet 2021 – Paso Robles. This blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah comes from a collaboration of McPrice “Mac” Myers and Billy Grant- two heavy hitters from the Paso region, who believe in sun, soil, and grit to make great wine. “M is aContinue reading “Two California Cabernets you can afford to drink at Christmas without breaking the bank. “
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