Distinctive New Wines
WINE IN A BOX?
Yes there is such a thing and guess what pops out? No! But how about this? The bag is not so pretty. And, it is not likely to be a collectable. But, what about the wine inside the bag? Here’s the scoop: 2014 Arrumaco Garnacha Rosé, Vino de España. This is the […]
Click here to read entire article »2014 ROSÉS
The 2014 Rosés are now beginning to arrive in full force. This will continue well into the summer. As I reported in early trade tasting articles on the 2014 rosés (to read those articles click here), the 2014 rosés seem particulary bright and crisp. Below are notes on some of the rosés that are […]
Click here to read entire article »RIDGE VINEYARDS – SPRING 2015 RELEASES
Here is the introduction to a recent Ridge article: 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. (To read that article, the history of Ridge Vineyards, and links […]
Click here to read entire article »DOMAINE FRÉDÉRIC ESMONIN
This is an under the radar Red Burgundy producer that is making consistently lovely wines at reasonable prices. I started writing about them with the 2009 vintage. I had already been tasting, buying, cellaring, and drinking Frédérick Esmonin wines for many years. Consistent with my advice to continue to buy the wines you like […]
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 »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 »TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD
Shortly after the online Underground was launched I visited Tablas Creek Vineyard and I was most impressed. Below is the introduction from the first article: Tablas Creek Vineyard is a partnership between the Perrin family, proprietors of Chateau Beaucastel in Chateauneuf du Pape, and Robert Haas, founder of Vineyard Brands, as majority partners and […]
Click here to read entire article »SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN VINEYARD AND QUINTA CRUZ
SOME STUNNING NEW WINES THAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS! I recently visited Jeff Emery again at his winery in Santa Cruz where he makes Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Petite Sirah, and Durif under the Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard label. Under the Quinta Cruz label he also makes Spanish and Portuguese varieties – […]
Click here to read entire article »MOUNT EDEN VINEYARDS AND DOMAINE EDEN
Mount Eden Vineyards is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Saratoga. It was launched in 1972 on the site of the old Martin Ray Estate which was started in 1945. My first visit to Mount Eden was in the early 1970s. The wines from here are some of the best made in California and […]
Click here to read entire article »MORE 2013 ROSÉS
This is the last article on the 2013 Rosés (to read the others click here and click here). Don’t worry about buying rosés too late in the season. They will keep fine and I will have an article on that soon (just a hint – most French Rosés keep exceptionally well). Seemingly more than […]
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