Winery: Charles R Vineyards Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2009 Price: 15-20 Review: Notes of vanilla, honey, gram-cracker and pineapple mingle with suggestions of perfume on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of pear and pineapple, as well as springtime floral notes and a hint of toasty oak. A wine that has a ...
Winery: Charles R Vineyards Grape(s): Syrah Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2007 Price: 25-30 Review: Aromatics of bright red berries combine with hints of musty oak and spice on the nose. Flavors of cherry and slightly tart plum dominate the palate with accents of pepper, leather, and oak. A light, lively Syrah, it’s geared for ...
Winery: Mitchell Katz Grape(s): Sangiovese (97%) & Cabernet (3%) Special Designation: Grimes Vines (Loves Series) Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2009 Price: 25-30 Review: A bouquet of ripe cherries, plums, and strawberries along with suggestions of sweet spices rise from a glass. The palate offers flavors of cherry, dark raspberry, and strawberry with accents of ...
Winery: Mitchell Katz Grape(s): Pinot Gris (100%) Special Designation: Buttner Vineyards Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2010 Price: 10-15 Review: Notes of apple, melon, and citrus fruit mingle with hints of honey and white-blossoms. A sip reveals flavors of green apple and honeydew that are rounded out by suggestions of honey and orange blossoms. Not ...
Winery: Steele Wines Grape(s): Syrah Special Designation: Writer’s Block Region: Lake County Year: 2008 Price: 10-15 Review: A bouquet of cherry, blackberry, anise, coffee, and a bit of spice greets the senses. Bright cherry and raspberry flavors mingle with dusty minerals, black licorice, and a bit of pepper. A fairly lively red wine, with a chalky mouthfeel, it’s well-suited for ...
Winery: Bullion Creek Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Lake County Year: 2006 Price: 30-35 Review: Aromatics of blackberries, currants, and ripe plums meld with a hint of chocolate on the nose. Flavors of plum and blackberry, along with suggestions of oak, anise, and earth come forth after a sip. A soft wine, with mellow tannins, it’s ...
Winery: Bullion Creek Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Region: LakeCounty Year: 2007 Price: 30-35 Review: A bouquet of plums, blackberries, and vanilla greets the senses. With a sip, flavors of blackberry and cherry dominate the palate, with hints of vanilla and touch of oak. A fairly bright wine, with rich tannins, it’s for fans of more lively ...
Winery: Cache Creek Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Lake County Year: 2009 Price: 20-25 Review: A bouquet of apple, tropical fruits, and vanilla rise from a glass. Flavors of apple, pineapple, mango, and creamy vanilla drift across the palate with each sip. A rich, fairly round wine, with a good dose of vanilla, it’s a classic example ...
Winery: Diamond Ridge Grape(s): Merlot (95%), Viognier (5%) Special Designation: Two Jakes of Diamonds Rosé Region: Lake County Year: 2007 Price: 5-10 Review: Notes of cherries, strawberries, pie crust, and a hint of tropical fruit rise from a glass. On the palate, cherry and blackberry flavors meld with a hint of peach and a ...
Winery: Diamond Ridge Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah Special Designation: Two Jakes of Diamonds Red Wine Region: Lake County Year: 2007 Price: 10-15 Review: Aromatics of blackberries and blueberries, along with suggestions of oak, dark-chocolate, and earth rise from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry and boysenberry accented by notes ...
The Beverly Hills Wine Festival™ 2012 is the most prestigious wine festival in all of the united states....
On 2/18/12, meet the winemakers and taste Alsace-style white wines from around the world, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer,...
