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2011 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

September 21, 2014September 9, 2016

Pinot Noir is one of those grapes that can be expressed so many different ways in wine. From silky and light, to complex and rich, it not only expresses where it is grown, its terroir, but also the choices and preferences of the winemaker. Its blessing can also be its... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2010 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve

September 5, 2014September 9, 2016

There are lots of bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends coming out of Napa Valley priced in the $30-$40 range. Many are, in my humble opinion, overpriced and banking on the fame of Napa as a wine region. Not so with the Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve. This blend (72%... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2012 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

June 20, 2014September 9, 2016

I'm not one to drink a lot of value Pinots. Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow and unless treated well both in the vineyard and by the winemaker, doesn't make an impressive wine. This means there's not much to be had for less than $15 that I would... Read More

Riesling Tasting USA Wine

2011 Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling

January 19, 2014September 9, 2016

Ah, Riesling, that darling of grapes which seems to point so clearly to its region of origin. I enjoy just about every expression of Riesling I find, yet there is no denying that Rieslings from France, Germany, California and New York are so clearly defined in style, it seems... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2007 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

December 22, 2013September 9, 2016

In California, there are several regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. The big daddy of these regions is the Napa Valley. Lots of famous wines and wineries are in Napa and the Cabernets here command some of the highest prices in the US, and even the world. But within Napa,... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

December 4, 2013September 9, 2016

Holy crap, it's December already. I got so caught up with Thanksgiving, houseguests and entertaining, that I didn't get to blog at all during the holiday. Fortunately though, I'm back, and while you'll have to wait for next year before I post on the joys of a dry-brined free-range... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2010 Lyeth Meritage

October 4, 2013September 9, 2016

My husband and I, like many wine drinkers, are big fans of Bordeaux. At their best they show power and finesse, complexity and subtlety, but unfortunately at a pretty hefty price tag. Enter Meritage wines. Meritage (rhymes with heritage) wines are those that use the traditional Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director’s Cut

August 28, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director's Cut In general, I don't drink a lot of California Pinot Noir. The crazy fruit bombs with tons of wood are not my ideal expression of the grape. There are a handful of makers out of CA that I am... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2000 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard and 2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

August 10, 2013September 9, 2016

I really enjoy comparative tastings. I was in the mood for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and found a classic bottle, 2000 Heitz Cellar's Martha's Vineyard on sale for half price so I had to have it. For fun, I decided to grab a younger Napa Cab, the 2010 Chateau Montelena... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Beaucanon Cabernet Sauvignon Longwood

June 27, 2013September 9, 2016

I've been holding on to this bottle for a few months now. Tired of seeing it sitting in my wine fridge, I figured tonight was as good a time as any to try it out. I like Napa Cabs well enough, it's from a good vintage, yet I was lackluster... Read More