The 2010 Vineyard 511 Cab is distinctly Diamond Mountain. I love hillside fruit, and this is no exception. Rich and lush, but with a beautiful bright note hiding under the blackberry, this cab has dusty notes of coffee and chocolate. The tiny production of 160
I happen to be very lucky and I know Alison Crowe well. She is a vibrant, energetic and influential winemaker as well as blogger. I am happy to call her a friend. This $15 pinot, is a fun, fresh and youthful wine made from Central
I have been exposed to Consilience for over 10 years, and it’s been so wonderful to be able to taste the development of these wines. This 2011 Santa Barbara County Syrah is under $30, and is a blend of Tierra Alta and Estelle Syrah,
Based in Santa Maria Valley, Labyrinth Presqu’ile Clone 667 Pinot noir is a Santa Maria classic. The winemaker from Australia, has been making wine here since 1997. His wife was the original winemaker for Hitching Post. The clone 667 is from the south side of
Mother’s Day is coming up, and hopefully you are able to spend some time with your mom to celebrate her. What better way to celebrate mom putting up with your crazy than some bubbly? Recently, I visited Mumm Napa Valley with Vindulge’s Mary Cressler,
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Before we finish my tour of Rioja with the ultimate wine experience in Haro, I have one last (and favorite) stops was Bodegas Eguren Ugarte, in the Paganos area. Situated high in the hills, with the mountains looming behind it and the stunning expanse of
One of my favorite stops on my tour of Rioja was Bodegas Izadi, a small group of producers established 25 years ago. A striking 5 story winery is tucked behind the small house that holds the tasting facilities, and is the centerpoint of the gravity
Put on your yalmulka, here comes gin-tonica! Its so much fun-akkah to celebrate gin-tonica!With all due respect to Adam Sandler and his holiday chuckles, a well crafted Gin & Tonic is one of my favorite cocktails. The wide variety of gins available these days is
On another gorgeous early Summer day in the Okanagan, in the general direction of Covert Farms, I made a beeline for Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. Founded in 1993, Tinhorn Creek has been growing grapes and making wine for 20 years in the south Okanagan. A driving force
Steven Kent Mirassou is part of the California wine industries pioneering royalty, and has grounded himself firmly in the rich soils of Livermore Valley. As one of California’s hidden wine regions, Livermore offers more than meets the eye, and Steven Kent Winery is no exception. On
Pitars Winery comes out of the low slung houses of the town of San Marino al Taliamento, nestled in the heart of the Friuli wine region of Italy.The Pittaro family has been making wine in Friuli since 1880, with Roman origins going back to 1510.
