Mending Wall “Mortar & Stone” Napa Valley Red Wine
A two-vintage blend of 70% Zinfandel from Atlas Peak (2019 vintage) and 30% Petite Sirah from Calistoga (2020 vintage). This rendition of Mending Wall “Mortar & Stone” shows a strong […]
Vinehouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2019
Pulled from my email newsletter written April 12, 2023: Bet you’ve noticed my featured wines have been hovering in the $75-$95 range lately. I’ve always believed you can buy the […]
Ojai Chardonnay “Bien Nacido Vineyard” 2021
Wines like the Ojai Chardonnay “Bien Nacido Vineyard” 2021 make me wonder why anyone should pay more. I mean, from an iconic single vineyard, winemaking second to none (owner/winemaker Adam […]
Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2018
Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon lies in Oakville, It’s Napa Valley floor, the tenderloin of Cabernet-land. Owner/farmer Doug Stanton sells most of his grapes to other wineries. He keeps 2 of […]
MALLEA GSM, Santa Barbara County 2021
Mallea wines out of Santa Barbara County has quickly climbed into my Top 10 wineries for excellent under $30 bottles. (The Mallea Rose of Grenache is mighty fine, too.) Erik […]
