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Hawk and Horse Selections from Lake County
Hawk and Horse is a family-owned and operated, certified biodynamic vineyard located in the Mayacamas Mountain range of the Red Hills AVA of Lake County. Red Hills is one of the six sub-appellations of Lake County. The 18 acre, mostly … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dessert Wine, Fortified, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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Spann Vineyards Wines: New Releases from Sonoma County
These new releases from Peter and Betsy Spann are wonderful examples of the authentic and artisanal wines being crafted in Sonoma Valley today. They are ripe and juicy wines, mainly red Bordeaux blends and single varietal reds. They include a … Continue reading
The Alicante Bouschet Wines of the Alentejo
Alicante Bouschet originated in Franc, but today its principal home is in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Developed in 1886 as a cross of Petit Bouschet and Grenache, it’s a teinturier (red colored flesh) grape that produces inky red wines. … Continue reading
The Wines of Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon Vineyard
Happy Canyon Vineyard is a family owned and operated estate vineyard and boutique winery in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. It was purchased in the early 1990s by Tom Barrack, a polo enthusiast who also has a … Continue reading
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André Brunel’s Les Cailloux & Cuvée Centenaire from Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Fabrice Brunel came to town recently, bringing with him his excellent, new releases from the Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We paired them with the elegant cuisine of the French restaurant Convival in Washington DC. We’ve long been fans of … Continue reading
The Friuli Wines of Perusini from Corno di Rosazzo
The Perusini ronchi di Gramogliano winery is located in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region, which produces some of the finest wines of Italy. Sandwiched between the Adriatic Sea to the south and the Julian Alps to the north, Friuli’s cool climate is … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Dessert Wine, Friuli, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Tongue Dancer Wines: New Releases from Sonoma County
James Mac Phail, one of California’s most accomplished winemakers, is crafting some superb wines under a new project called Tongue Dancer. The unusual name was chosen to reflect his special interest in wines that have texture and mouth feel. Under … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Napa, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
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Francis Ford Coppola: New Releases from Napa Valley and Sonoma County
The four wines reviewed here are exemplary of the depth and breadth of Francis Ford Coppola’s wine portfolio. This foursome offers excellent Russian River Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at an affordable price and two delicious proprietary red blends. The 2016 Eleanor … Continue reading
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The Many Styles of French Rosé: The 2018 Vintage
France makes rosé wine almost anywhere it makes wine, including Bordeaux, Champagne, and the Loire. But Southern France and Provence, especially, is where most French rosé comes from. French rosés vary greatly in style from the pale, perfumed ones of … Continue reading
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Spanish Wines of Value and Quality
Grapes of Spain has been importing wines from Spain since 2002 and currently has a portfolio of some 36 producers and 90+ wines from all parts of the country. Located just outside Washington DC, the company is owned and … Continue reading