In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre ranch in Rutherford from the Wagner’s (owners of nearby Caymus Vineyards), in the heart of the Napa Valley. The vineyard was planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which he sold to neighboring wineries. Louis worked to create a family gathering place at the ranch, for his […]
I had a bottle of the 2010 Honig Bartolucci Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet in San Francisco over the weekend and absolutely loved it. I have always supported Honig wines and inquired about the availability of their top of the line Cabernet yesterday. I now understand why Honig has always been “hush-hush” about this bottling. The […]
The best way to describe this weeks tastings is an “an embarrassment of riches”. Our lineup this week featured one winner after another. It was so hard to choose a Top 5 that I gave up and listed 7 wines for your viewing and drinking pleasure. 2012 Clos du Caillou ‘Les Quartz’, Chateauneuf du Pape Wine […]
In vino felicitas. In wine there is happiness. There is also truth, as we have been reminded, and one of the truths in my life is to make wine. I conceived the Ilaria label to share with you the geographical, cultural, intellectual and historical aspects of wine. An excellent domestic Malbec by Ilaria. Ilaria is Italian for […]
“Peirson Meyer is one of Sonoma’s most under the radar wineries. Founded by a group of Peter Michal veterans, Peirson Meyer excels with racy, resonant wines long on personality. This year there is a new Sauvignon Blanc from Ritchie Vineyard, but it is the Chardonnays that impress most. Stylistically the Chardonnay and Pinots show a […]
2013 Robert Biale ‘Black Chicken’ Zinfandel, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum 94: Big flavors of mixed warm berries black cherries round tannins mulling spices and a touch of pepper and toasty vanilla. A comforting sipper on its own this fantastic classic also pairs wonderfully with smokey barbecue burgers, pizza or hearty pasta. For added softness and aromatics stash […]
This week it was so much fun to be a Wine Advisor at Wine Spectrum. We tasted some absolute stunners. Although I would love to post about all of them here, I don’t want to make you jealous. Instead I’ll just highlight the top few. 2009 Hundred Acre ‘Deep Time Ancient Way Vineyard’ Summer’s […]
ROOTS The Venge (ven-ghee) family has farmed vitis viniferra varieties in Napa Valley for nearly a half-century. It is a journey that began when Knud Venge migrated from Denmark to the United States in the early 1900’s. Knud’s son, Per Venge, found his passion in the wine and spirits industry and started Vencom Imports, focusing on the […]
Join Wine Advisor and Chef Catherine Harbour, along with her partner in crime Wine Advisor and Sous Chef Kathy Tamblin while they take you on a monthly food and wine journey that includes recipes. Three courses, three wines. Perfect for a 6 pack or a case, depending on the number of people you want to play with. […]
This weeks tasting lineup was peppered with a bonanza of beautiful Cabernets. Although we taste across the spectrum when it comes to types, styles, and varietal of wines, Cab is truly King in this weeks tastings. 2009 Meander Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – $75/b Wine Spectrum 95: This bottling shows off its pedigree with style and substance. Mouth […]
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