December 1, 2011
Winery: Nottingham Cellars Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Special Designation: Casa De Vinas Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2009 Price: 55-60 Review: Aromatics of cherry and blackberry come together with notes of clove, cinnamon, and vanilla for an intoxicating nose. Lovely flavors of cherry and plum emerge on the palate, complicated by highlights of sweet spice, dark ...
December 1, 2011
Winery: Nottingham Cellars Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Special Designation: Del Arroyo Vineyard Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2009 Price: 55-60 Review: A equal blend of two different Cabernet clones from Del Arroyo Vineyard, the nose offers aromas of blackberries, cherries, and red plums that mingle with a hint of dark chocolate. A sip unfurls flavors ...
July 20, 2011
Grape(s): Petit Verdot, Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Winery: Scheid Vineyards Region: Monterey County Year: 2006 Special Designation: Claret Price: 55-60 Review: Aromas of currents and blackberry jam are accented by leather, earth and oak on the nose. The palate offers flavors of bramble fruit, toasty oak, anise, and earth. A fuller-bodied wine, with ...
April 18, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Whitcraft Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2008 Special Designation: Aubaine Vineyard Price: 55-60 Review: Rich aromas of black cherries and boysenberries are accented by wet earth, spice, and cola on the nose. Flavors of cranberries and boysenberries come to life on the palate, along with suggestions of dusty earth, cola, and ...
March 1, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Winery: Niner Estates Region: Paso Robles Year: 2005 Special Designation: Fog Catcher Price: 55-60 Review A rich, dark nose of blackberries, plums, and currants, accented by hints of mocha, cola, sweet spice, and oak draws you in. A sip unfurls notes of blackberries and currants, with complicating suggestions ...
December 21, 2010
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Winery: Niner Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: Fog Catcher Price: 55-60 Review On the nose, lovely aromas of raspberries, cherries, and currants meld with hints of vanilla, earth, and spice. Red berry flavors come forth on the palate with accents of pepper, vanilla, and floral notes. An ...
November 17, 2010
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Vine Hill Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: Cumbre – Raffaelli Vineyard Price: 55-60 Review: Blackberry and plum aromas greet you on the nose, along with accents of burnt earth and spice. Dark berry fruit emerges on the palate with elements of earth, citrus spice, minerals, and pepper ...
November 17, 2010
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Vine Hill Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: Cumbre – Hicks Family Vineyard Price: 55-60 Review: The nose exhibits, aromas of cherry, plum, pepper, bacon, and a bit of vanilla. On the palate, cherry and raspberry flavors combine with notes of pepper, sweet spices, chocolate, and a bit ...
July 5, 2010
In the late 1970′s, Bob and Patty Brower set out to fulfill their dream. Originally from the East Coast, they had a passion for wine and admired the French hospitality encountered while traveling in Europe. They saw the potential in Monterey County as a quality wine growing region, and in 1982 began building what is ...
June 2, 2010
The Russian River Valley is one of California’s most celebrated sources of world class Pinot Noir. The region is blessed with strong maritime influences, specifically, a cool climate defined by the fog that follows the river valley to blanket the vineyards. Warm days and cool nights encourage distinct varietal characters in the ripening grapes. Since ...