Category Archives: Varietals

Red Blend, Top 100 - 2015

#8: The 2013 Bevan Cellars ‘Sugarloaf Mountain’ Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

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10
Dec

Wine Spectrum’s #8 Wine of 2015 2013 Bevan Cellars ‘Sugarloaf Mountain’ (Inquire HERE) Proprietary Red  |  Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 98+, Robert Parker Rated 96-100: The opaque purple-colored 2013 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, reveals gorgeous precision and purity, good acidity, nicely integrated oak, and a layered, skyscraper-like […]

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Top 100 - 2015, Varietals

#9: The 2012 Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino, DOC

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10
Dec

Wine Spectrum’s #9 Wine of 2015 2012 Collosorbo (Available Online) Rosso di Montalcino  |  DOC Wine Spectrum Rated 94: A traditional, fresh velvety wine, Rosso di Montalcino comes from the Estate’s best vineyards, the same that produce Brunello; 100% Sangiovese with persistent, fruity aromas and considerable structure. This is a very versatile wine suitable for average periods of […]

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Top 100 - 2015

#10: The 2012 Morlet Family ‘Coeur de Vallee’ Cabernet Sauvignon

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10
Dec

Wine Spectrum’s #10 Wine of 2015 2012 Morlet Family ‘Coeur de Vallee’ (Inquire HERE) Cabernet Sauvignon  |  Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 97+:  Deep purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of cassis, Quesch plum, blond tobacco and a hint of black pepper. Full bodied, […]

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Chardonnay, Spotlight, Video, Wineries

2012 Maldonado Chardonnay ‘Los Olivos Vineyard’

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25
Jun

Forty-four years ago, Lupe Maldonado moved to California from Atacheo, a small farming community in Michoacan, Mexico. Lupe spent many years working in vineyards throughout Napa Valley. He settled down in the small town of St Helena. In 1971 Lupe was working for Sterling Vineyards when Peter Newton offered Lupe the opportunity to join him in the creation of a new winery in the Spring Mountain District of St. Helena. Lupe’s dedication and hard work were beginning […]

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Pinot Noir, Spotlight, Video, Winemakers, Wineries

(VIDEO) From the President’s Cellar: 2012 La Pitchoune Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

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05
Jun

Every few weeks we sit down with the President and Owner of Wine Spectrum, Glenn Siegel, to discuss a topic that he is really excited about. Sometimes it’s a specific wine, current or vintage, sometimes it’s a wine related topic. For this Episode, he tells us about the 2012 La Pitchoune Pinot Noir from the […]

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Pinot Noir, Spotlight, Wineries

Tantara, celebrating 18 years of excellence

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ABOUT Since 1997, Tantara has been dedicated to producing the very finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Located in the beautiful Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County), their wines are sourced from top Central Coast growers and single vineyards such as, Dierberg, Rio Vista, Bentrock,  Talley Rincon, La Colline (Laetitia), Lindsay’s,  Tondre,  Zotovich and Brosseau. Tantara’s dedication […]

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Employee Pick, Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir reminds me of Williams Selyem, Gary Farrell, and…

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16
Mar

This Pinot Noir reminds me of Williams Selyem, Gary Farrell, and Rochioli Pinots.  I was so impressed with the fact that this is NOT an over-extracted Pinot Noir. It’s not the big, over the top, juicy wine that seems to be a fad in California right now.  This is a pristine pinot, with minerality, elegance, and precision. […]

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Pinot Noir, Spotlight, Syrah, Wineries

World class Pinot and Syrah; Russian Hill Estate

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04
Mar

2014 started with a BANG! Last week our staff was able to taste the wines of the always stellar Russian Hill Estate. Check out the bottom of the post for our favorite Syrah and Pinot from the tasting. Russian Hill Estate is a family owned and operated winery, located in the heart of the Russian […]

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Pinot Noir, Wineries

Balance. Substance. Finesse. Wines from Spell Estate

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Balance. Substance. Finesse. SPELL ESTATE is committed to delivering the highest expression of Pinot Noir without forfeiting the integrity and beauty of the varietal. More than any other grape, Pinot Noir captures the essence of time and place. We source our grapes from the best vineyards in the United States. Spell grapes ripen on steep hillsides […]

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Pinot Noir, Spotlight, Winemakers, Wineries

Winery Spotlight: Spell Estate

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Spell Estate is a winery that is committed to delivering the highest expression of Pinot Noir without forfeiting the integrity and beauty of the varietal. Founded in 2006 by Bill and his wife Tiki, they produced their first wine vintage in 2007. The Spell Estate is located just outside of Santa Rosa, California, and produces […]

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