There are a lot of reasons to buy wine… It could be for a gift, to celebrate a special occasion, for a party, re-stocking after said party, or to just enjoy with a weeknight meal. But perhaps one of the most unique reasons we’ve had a customer give for buying wine was to celebrate space […]
Wine and pizza. Like bacon and eggs and cookies and milk, some things in life are just meant to be. Although, these days there are just about as many pizza toppings out there as there are wine varieties, and that’s where things can get a little tricky. In general with pairings stick to the […]
Jim was raised in Napa Valley on his family’s ranch in Rutherford, now home to Sequoia Grove Winery. The ranch was planted in prunes, apples and grapes – a diverse set of crops and fairly typical of the time. The wine industry had not yet fully kicked into gear and most of the Valley’s agricultural […]
Sleight of Hand Cellars delivers simply magical wines We all covet Cayuse and love Leonetti, but who can get them? Now is the time to start collecting the bottles that will be the next big thing. Sleight of Hand cellars is on our short list of wineries to watch. Delicious wines are a joy on […]
Satisfy your thirst to know the best pour for the poultry on your plate. Read on for some background — and some suggestions, too. What Wine to Pair with Chicken? One reason for chicken’s popularity is that it tastes good with so many different foods. Another is that it’s flexible with wine. Unlike steak, which […]
Winemaker of the Year just announced! There are only a handful of California winemakers with a strong point of view, whom many would call legendary or iconic. These winemakers stay true to their own visions and the results taste incredible. Philip Titus is now etched permanently onto that list as he joins the ranks of other great […]
Wine SpectrumTop 100 #1 Wine of 2018 2016 Titus Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | Wine Spectrum 95+ | Buy Here The wait is over for the best wine of the year! We are happy to announce the #1 wine of 2018 is the 2016 Titus Cabernet. From the winemaker at Chappellet… this wine is unbelievably […]
From the thousands of wines we tasted over the course of the year this list represents the best of the best. Prioritizing quality (you won’t find a wine rated below 92 points) and popularity among our staff and clients, these are wines that delight and excite. From emerging labels to the cornerstone producers of the […]
Wine Spectrum Top 100 #2 Wine of 2018 2015 Matthew Wallace Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wine Spectrum 96 | Buy Here This is the One. The wine you cannot pass up. This phenomenal cabernet is made by 2016 winemaker of the year Julien Fayard, who learned his craft at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Julien gained valuable first-hand […]
Wine Spectrum Top 100 #3 Wine of 2018 2015 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Sophia’s Vineyard Chardonnay | Russian River| Wine Spectrum 96 | Buy Here Robbie Meyer and Alan Peirson met while they were both working at the esteemed Peter Michael Winery. Alan was the estate manager there and Robbie was the winemaker. They are now producing some […]