Articles by
John Tilson
RIDGE VINEYARDS
Without question, Ridge consistently produces some of the best red wines in California. They have been doing it for over 50 years and have a record that is unmatched by anyone in the state. Here is a history of Ridge taken from one of my earlier Ridge articles: The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in […]
Click here to read entire article »BIEN NACIDO ESTATE AND SOLOMON HILLS ESTATE
Beginning in 2005 the Miller family, owners of the Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills Vineyards, began to make a small amount of wine under their new estate labels. Owners of Bien Nacido Vineyards since the 1970s, this vineyard has been the source of many great wines made by early wineries like Au Bon Climat […]
Click here to read entire article »TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD
The Rhone varietals and blends made by Tablas Creek in Paso Robles are consistently some of the very best wines made in the area. Unlike many of the wines from this area, they are always beautifully balanced and offer a true impression of the varietal and the terroir. The alcohols are mostly in the […]
Click here to read entire article »CAUTION! WHAT’S IN YOUR WINE?
I have been writing about additives and manipulated wines for some time. So first let me guide you to where the Underground has been (just click on the title to read the article). Beginning in 2011 there was my article WHAT IS WINE? This was followed by subsequent articles: WHAT’S IN YOUR WINE BOTTLE? YIKES! […]
Click here to read entire article »2013 FRENCH ROSÉS
This year it seems that there are more rosés available than ever. I hope I am right for this is a good thing. And, you can’t have too much of a good thing – especially when it comes to rosé. So here are some brief notes on more 2013 Rosés. All of these are […]
Click here to read entire article »UNDER THE RADAR CHAMPAGNE
For nearly 40 years Champagne has been a big part of our life. My wife and I drink Champagne most evenings. We long ago determined that drinking Champagne is, in itself, a celebration, and that we need no other excuses to pop a cork. And when The Underground Wineletter was introduced, we set out […]
Click here to read entire article »FOR THE LOVE OF ROSÉS
WHY, WHEN, AND HOW TO BUY THEM & DRINK THEM Recently I published my first article on the 2013 rosés (to read that article click here). And, more reviews of 2013 rosés will be forthcoming as I have been tasting and drinking a lot of them over the last few months. There is no question […]
Click here to read entire article »DO IT YOURSELF WINE
Over the past 40 years or so I have consumed more different wines than I can possibly remember. I have consumed, tasted, and written about tens of thousands of different wines. And, the number may well be even higher. I have never counted! The wines cover every thing from A to Z (think Albariño […]
Click here to read entire article »THE BEST WINERIES IN AMERICA – THE TOP 4 ARE FROM CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST!
Recently The Daily Meal published a list of the 101 Best Wineries in America (to read that article click here). The Underground is linked to The Daily Meal and is a contributor. The list was compiled from selections made by sommeliers, chefs, restaurateurs, and wine writers based on quality, consistency, and value. The list was […]
Click here to read entire article »DOMAINE OLIVIER BERNSTEIN
Trade Tasting Arranged By Wilson Daniels – Los Angeles, CA June 9, 2014 Background Olivier Bernstein started his business with the 2007 vintage. With the exception of two vineyard parcels which are owned (Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Champeaux” and Mazis Chambertin), all grapes come from vineyards which are under contract. These contracts call for payment to […]
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