Pym-Rae Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Tesseron family name is one of the most important and respected in French winemaking. Known first for the cognac that bears their name, the family is now behind some of the most lauded expressions of Bordeaux at their two estates: Château Pontet Canet and Château Lafon Rochet. The wine […]
2021 Ladoucette Comte Lafond Sancerre AC If you see the names Lafond and Ladoucette on a bottle, you know that what is inside is one of the world’s greatest examples of Sauvignon Blanc. Wine bottles bearing these names have been showing the best side of Sancerre for more than two centuries. Their holdings in Sancerre […]
2017 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir The Platt Vineyard is nothing less than a Grand Cru of the Sonoma Coast. To ensure that we give it the recognition it deserves, we are featuring an outstanding expression from that site: the 2017 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir. Located in the western portion of the Petaluma Gap, […]
2021 Domaine Curot Sancerre A few days ago, something unprecedented happened to the Wine Spectrum team. It started out like any normal day. We were tasting the 2021 Domaine Curot Sancerre, one of our newest additions to the portfolio. Around the room, the expectations were that we’d all jot down a few notes, share a […]
2021 My Favorite Neighbor ‘Blanc’ San Luis Obispo Chardonnay “We believe it takes a village to make great wine.” – Eric Jensen Winemaker Eric Jensen’s label “My Favorite Neighbor” is an homage to his community in Paso Robles. To make his Cabernets and Chardonnays, he sources the best, sustainably farmed fruit from a handful of […]
2021 Occidental (Kistler) ‘Freestone-Occidental’ Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Wine geeks like us are always drawn to stories of brave pioneers who venture into inhospitable land with a dream for a singular vinous expression. One of our favorite stories is about the West Sonoma Coast and its exquisite Pinot Noir. Nested between the dramatic bluffs of […]
“No one really knows why this heavenly name was given to the property, but we certainly have committed ourselves to honour it!” – Baron Eric de Rothschild When searching for a value wine, one tried and true method is to seek out modestly priced selections from a legendary winemaking house. We know of few, if […]
Winemaker DAVID RAMEY Wine Spectrum honors David Ramey as Winemaker of the Year. David is one of the most respected and admired winemakers in the world. This year, he celebrates 50 years of winemaking. In his illustrious career, David has made an indelible contribution to the evolution and prestige of the Sonoma County wine community. […]
Each year Wine Spectrum reveals its Top Wines of the Year honoring the ‘best-of-the-best’ wines as well as Top Wine of The Year and Top Winemaker of The Year. The Top Wines of the Year represents hours of tasting & evaluation by our wine buyers to select the best wines for your enjoyment. You […]
It comes as no shock that millennials are shying away from that big, buttery Chardonnay that was popular back in the ’80s. What they are craving is a bit more crisp, light, and easy-drinking. Rosé seemed to satisfy the taste buds of the newer generation, but another varietal has seemed to be on the up-tick: […]
