McEVOY RANCH Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Welcome to Marin County Cabernet Sauvignon! Too cool for the grape generally, Pacheco Ranch in the northeastern corner of Marin is comparable to (warmer) Carneros in climate. I really like […]
Domaine d’ANDEZON Côtes du Rhône 2016
Over 90% Syrah then Grenache from a single vineyard near Avignon. Minimal handling (“natural winemaking”) and tank aged. Dark strawberry and blueberry smells and flavors here with a few twists […]
ALDEN ALLI Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2015
This is big-flavored, broad-shouldered Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir done the right way. Lip-smacking tasty and very ripe dark red & black cherries, allspice, cinnamon and dark rose smells and flavors […]
CERRO Petit Verdot Napa Valley 2014
Single vineyard, Rutherford, 100% Petit Verdot. For power, concentration and tannins, think Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Get cocoa-covered dark red & black cherries, smushed up blackberries, roast tarragon & thyme and […]
POLENTA Rosso Conero “Accipicchia” 2010
100% Montepulciano grape from Rosso Conero, a DOC in Italy’s Marche region on the Adriatic coast. Warm, sunny-climate deep fruitiness gives the wine a little California style. Plenty of earth-driven […]