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Last February we introduced you to pureCru, with our review of their impressive 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (93 pts). Several years ago, veteran Napa Valley winemaker Mitch Cosentino founded pureCru with several partners with an ambition to produce small-lot wines with fruit … Continue reading
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Oregon wine is not all about the expansive Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) and its six sub-appellations; nor is Oregon wine just about Pinot Noir. There are ten additional officially recognized winegrowing regions across the state where winemakers are producing a broad array of varieties and styles in … Continue reading
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A deeply purpled blend of Nero d’Avola (70%) and Syrah (30%), this table red from Sicily offers notes of brandied dark fruit, dried blackberry, and thyme on the nose; and on the palate suggestions of pomegranate, grilled red bell pepper, espresso, and toffee, with hints of … Continue reading
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Chateau la Tonnelle is located in the commune of Vertheuil in the Haut-Médoc appellation, 33 miles north of the city of Bordeaux and within a few miles of the esteemed First Growth (Premier Cru) chateaux of the region’s fabled “left bank.” This wine is classified as Cru Bourgeois, a … Continue reading
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Just in time for autumn, here is a little guide to pairing wine with flavors of the season. (Courtesy of Sheri’s Berries – www.berries.com)
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This appealing Petite Sirah hails from Lake County, California’s “undiscovered wine country” just north of Napa Valley. It is burly and expressive, with aromas reminiscent of dark fruit compote, cracked black pepper, and pine forest; and flavors that suggest ripe blueberry, cola, and black tea … Continue reading
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Sobon Estate is a seasoned champion of Amador County Zinfandel. The winery produces a number of distinct Zinfandel labels, and here we are featuring two that demonstrate the winery’s skillful range: the 2011 Rocky Top, a bold and spicy interpretation … Continue reading
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Last November we introduced you to the Grace Family and their winery — Grace Patriot Wines, which sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet in the Apple Hill area of El Dorado County, California, near Placerville. Click here to read our original article, which … Continue reading
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Founded in 1998 by Alicia Arizu, wife of Argentine winemaking pioneer Alberto Arizu, Viña Alicia sits in Mendoza’s Luján de Coyo region — Argentina’s first officially recognized wine producing appellation. Luján de Coyo is distinguished by high elevations (upwards of 3,000 feet), sandy alluvial soils, and a dry Mediterranean … Continue reading
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Costières de Nîmes AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) is the most southerly wine appellation of the Rhône Valley. The region is nestled between two neighboring winegrowing regions — Languedoc to the west and Provence to the east — and is situated in close proximity to the Mediterranean sea to … Continue reading
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Cass Winery, located just east of the town of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, specializes in 100% estate grown Rhone varieties. Winemaker Lood Kotze, who grew up near Cape Town, South Africa, and studied at the University of Stellenbosch, is an advocate … Continue reading
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Sonoma County’s historic Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, now owned by Bill Foley, consistently impresses us with varietal wines that are personable, affordable, and well-crafted. A fitting example is their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, which offers equal doses of sophistication and drinkability. On the nose are notes of blueberry … Continue reading
