This Pinot Noir reminds me of Williams Selyem, Gary Farrell, and Rochioli Pinots. I was so impressed with the fact that this is NOT an over-extracted Pinot Noir. It’s not the big, over the top, juicy wine that seems to be a fad in California right now. This is a pristine pinot, with minerality, elegance, and precision. […]
This week the stars of the show came from a variety of styles and producers. We have: 2 Cabs, 2 Pinots, 1 Chard, 1 SB, and 1 Red Blend. The best part is they come from 7 different producers and 6 different AVA’s. So if you love variety, this is the week for you. Reach out […]
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING, JOIN IN THE FUN Join Catherine Harbour (Wine Advisor and Chef) and Kathy Tamblin (Wine Advisor and Sous Chef) while they take you on a monthly food and wine journey that includes recipes. Three courses, three wines. Perfect for a 6 pack or a case, depending on the number of people you […]
This is one of the most eclectic, fascinating, mesmerizing wines I have ever tasted in my life. I have tasted an amazing array of remarkable wines, and this wine is simply breath taking. It’s actually comical when you put this in your mouth and play with it; the density, concentration, richness, balance, power, intensity, elegance, […]
The wines that we got to taste this week are why I love being in this industry, and why I love doing what I do. Philippe Melka Jim Barbour Mike Smith Aaron Pott Sam Kaplan Thomas Rivers Brown These are the BEST in the business. The VERY BEST. These are the type of wines that […]
2014 started with a BANG! Last week our staff was able to taste the wines of the always stellar Russian Hill Estate. Check out the bottom of the post for our favorite Syrah and Pinot from the tasting. Russian Hill Estate is a family owned and operated winery, located in the heart of the Russian […]
In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre ranch in Rutherford from the Wagner’s (owners of nearby Caymus Vineyards), in the heart of the Napa Valley. The vineyard was planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which he sold to neighboring wineries. Louis worked to create a family gathering place at the ranch, for his […]
I had a bottle of the 2010 Honig Bartolucci Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet in San Francisco over the weekend and absolutely loved it. I have always supported Honig wines and inquired about the availability of their top of the line Cabernet yesterday. I now understand why Honig has always been “hush-hush” about this bottling. The […]
The best way to describe this weeks tastings is an “an embarrassment of riches”. Our lineup this week featured one winner after another. It was so hard to choose a Top 5 that I gave up and listed 7 wines for your viewing and drinking pleasure. 2012 Clos du Caillou ‘Les Quartz’, Chateauneuf du Pape Wine […]
In vino felicitas. In wine there is happiness. There is also truth, as we have been reminded, and one of the truths in my life is to make wine. I conceived the Ilaria label to share with you the geographical, cultural, intellectual and historical aspects of wine. An excellent domestic Malbec by Ilaria. Ilaria is Italian for […]
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