QTR Chenin Blanc “Estate Grown” Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2016
Who plants Chenin Blanc on Howell Mountain these days? Super cool! Made in a dry style, and more structured than the Loire Valley Chenins (no surprise there). Get peach and […]
GATE Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2015
Dynamite…lemon custard, sweet butter, baked apple nose continues on to the taste along with brioche, roast pears and hazelnut. Bigger style for sure, that said the high quality, cool climate […]
SMITH MADRONE Riesling, Spring Mountain 2014
45 year old vine, dry farmed Riesling. Under 13% alcohol and barely at threshold of perceived sweetness (0.76%), it’s a delicious combo of fruit, soil, flower and spice. Smell and […]
ÉLEVÉ Cabernet Sauvignon “Dust to Dust” Napa Valley 2012
A classic “over the top” Napa Cabernet from a vintage that lends itself to such a style. Get blackberry liqueur, melted fudge, vanilla bean and espresso. A thick frame of […]
LASSAGNE Julienas 2014
An earth-driven, savory Cru Beaujolais. Not an unusual style in Beaujolais, but not what the casual wine drinker expects from here or from the Gamay grape in general. Think earthy […]
