Pintas
Grahams
Caberlot
Kellerberg cloudy
Vayder malberg
Rudi Pichler
Grahams window
Wachau
Pinhao view
Macdonald
Ama
Montevertine
Rioja red
Hirtzberger
Niepoort barrels


The Old Vines of To-Kalon: MacDonald & Detert

A Visit to MacDonald & Detert Oakville, Napa Valley Alex MacDonald For the longest time, I have wanted to see for myself the To-Kalon vineyards, to be surrounded by its treasured vines and walk its hallowed soils.  I wanted to experience first... (more...)

Spottswoode

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Visit  plus the 30/40th Anniversary Tasting  St. Helena, Napa Valley & New York City Welcome to the beautiful Spottswoode Estate      Spottswoode Estate... (more...)

“The Vineyardist”

“The Vineyardist” Diamond Mountain Napa Valley May 28, 2012      While researching our trip to Napa, I came across a new wine made by Mark Herold, who made wines in the late 90’s and early 00’s... (more...)

Crocker & Starr

Crocker & Starr “2 Years in the Making” St. Helena, Napa Valley May 25, 2012      A few years ago I had visited Napa on a whim and in a flurry booked the few appointments that I could muster. Crocker... (more...)

Napa Valley & Sonoma 2012

Napa Valley & Sebastopol (Sonoma) May 23-28, 2012      During our recent trip to Napa Valley (and one day in Sonoma), we met with some of the best producers of fine wine in Sonoma and the Napa Valley. We met with... (more...)

2004 Hyde De Villaine Syrah HDV (Carneros, Napa Valley) I have been drinking a lot of Syrah lately and here is another one I have had on deck for a while. We drank the 2004 HDV Syrah last evening with some Berkshire pork chops that were quite delicious!... (more...)

1997 St. Supery Meritage Napa Valley RedDrinking well, but near the end of its optimal drinking window. Color: Dark red center, lightening edges, but still pretty dark for 11 years of age. Nose: Dark red fruits – cherry and currants, sage and some... (more...)

Merlot? Blackbird Merlot!Yes, I said Merlot! And it’s not just any Merlot, the 2006 Blackbird “Arise” from Napa Valley. This 100% Merlot comes from the Pomerol inspired Blackbird Vineyards in the Oak Knoll appellation in the Napa Valley.... (more...)

A Tale of Two Cabernet Francs I had a Chinon this past Saturday night and it blew me away so I wanted to have a Cabernet Franc from my stash with dinner tonight. Chinon is located in the Loire Valley of France and is famous for its Cabernet Franc based... (more...)