Category Archives: Wines of the Week

Dave Phinney and I Locations Wine

I Locations Wine We spent from Wednesday to Sunday last week participating in the 6th annual North American Wine Bloggers Conference. We spent a day and a half in the Lake Chelan AVA of Washington State and the remainder of … Continue reading

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Wild Thing Zinfandel

The Wild Thing Zinfandel is a fantastic Zinfandel wine produced from sustainable grapes and wild yeast. This spicy Zin tastes like a $30 bottle of wine. Continue reading

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Three styles of Sauvignon Blanc

The 2009 version of this wine made my top white wine list for 2012. I also like the 2010 wine. It is made in stainless steel only and from organically grown grapes. The wine is a lovely-tasting wine and beckons for the outdoors. Continue reading

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Value Wines of the Week May 13

A very delightful wine for this price! It lacks aroma but has very nice red fruit flavors in the mouth. We noticed that as our meal progressed, the wine opened and became more flavorful. Continue reading

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Gruet Brut Rosé

The wine is a fabulous choice for an aperitif or a toast to Mom. With this tasty sparkling wine, it will be difficult for you and your guests to limit yourselves to just one glass. It’s best to stock up with several bottles of the Gruet Brut Rosé.
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Terra Sávia Chardonnay is Wine of the Week

This Chardonnay is clean, crisp, and refreshing. There is no oak, no butter, or creamy mouth feel, just pure unadulterated enjoyment. The wine is made from 100% Continue reading

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Andrew Murray Wines

We met Andrew at his winery on Zaca Station Road, just a few miles from the wine town of Los Olivos. We tasted through his entire lineup of wines, including wines in the tank ready to be bottled. More fun was the chance to chat with Andrew. Continue reading

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Rancho Sisquoc Riesling

For those from the San Francisco Area, you have surely heard of James Flood and the historic downtown San Francisco Flood Building. It turns out that Rancho Sisquoc is owned and operated by the Flood Family of the same fame. Continue reading

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Mohua Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough

I think this a one of the better-balanced Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand. They often can be over the top with big citrus and gooseberry flavors. Continue reading

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Marques De Legarda

If any of you have not tried a Rioja wine, this is the one to get you started on your Rioja journey. The wine has no flaws, just an inner beauty that is very satisfying throughout. There are loads of red and black fruit flavors in this wine. 90 Points in my opinion! Robert Parker likes it even more at 91 Points. Continue reading

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