Articles by
John Tilson
TYLER WINERY
Tyler winery was founded by Justin Willett in 2005. Since that time the wines have been consistently great. The philosophy is simple and straightforward. Here is how Justin states it: Tyler is dedicated to producing wines of delicacy and balance, where structure and nuance are favored above all else. Tyler is dedicated to producing wines […]
Click here to read entire article »NEW RELEASES FROM THE CENTRAL COAST – CALERA AND TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD
Below are notes on distinctive new wines from 2 of the best California Central Coast producers (to read an article on Central Coast producers click here) CALERA The 2012 Pinot Noirs from Calera were very impressive when I tasted them just after bottling last year (to read my article click here). Here is […]
Click here to read entire article »THE JUDGMENT OF MOSCOW
Hear ye! Hear ye! First there was the famous Judgment of Paris where California wines topped French wines. Now there is The Judgment of Moscow. The Russians are coming and they are taking no prisoners. They are after every thing in sight and that includes wine. The boys best known for alcohol and Vodka […]
Click here to read entire article »2014 PROVENCE ROSÉS
I recently attended a trade tasting sponsored by the Provence Wine Council. (To read an introductory 2014 rose article on The Provence Wine Council and Provence Rosés and their phenomenal growth in the US click here). At the trade tasting in Los Angeles, there were 27 producers represented pouring 69 different wines with the great […]
Click here to read entire article »MARIETTA CELLARS
Consistently Wonderful Red Wines At Great Prices & A Great American Success Story! In a world of many over-hyped, over extracted, and over-priced California red wines, there are a few exceptions that stand out like beacons on a foggy night. One is Marietta Cellars. The history of Marietta Cellars goes back nearly 40 years. It […]
Click here to read entire article »CHANIN WINE COMPANY & LUTUM WINES
Background and History In 2011 I first tasted Chanin Wine Company wines from 2008 and 2009 as well as some barrel samples of 2010s. In September 2011, my first article on Chanin Wine Company also featured Au Bon Climat and Qupé and was entitled The Holy Trinity of Wineries (to read the article click […]
Click here to read entire article »ROSÉ WINES AND THE GREAT ROSÉS OF PROVENCE
Rosé sales in the US continue to climb. And, the sales of Provence Rosé are soaring. There are many reasons including great taste and balance, compatibility with food, and affordability. But, there is yet another reason. That is the wines are just plain delicious (to read the Underground view of Rosé click here). Below are […]
Click here to read entire article »MASSICAN WINERY
Massican is a very small winery in Calistoga that was founded by owner and winemaker Dan Petroski in 2009. The grapes are sourced mostly in Napa Valley and production is limited to white wines with current annual production around 1200 cases. The wines are available from the winery (with a release date each April) and […]
Click here to read entire article »ROSÉ TIME?
Well I guess that depends. For me, almost any time I have lighter foods is Rosé time. For others, it may depend on the weather. But, this year, for those of us in the USA, the weather is literally all over the map – freezing in the East, drought and mostly warm in the West […]
Click here to read entire article »A GRAND FOOD & WINE EVENT FEATURING OLD CALIFORNIA CABERNETS FROM INGLENOOK AND DIAMOND CREEK
OLD CALIFORNIA CABERNET TASTING WITH JOHN TILSON 12/13/14 Dinner by Kelsie Kerr of Standard Fare, Berkeley 1960 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1959 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1958 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1956 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1955 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1949 Inglenook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon […]
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