Monthly Archives: January 2012

Book Review: Gerald Asher’s A Carafe of Red

Posted on January 9, 2012 by don

Gerald Asher is one of the 20th century’s great wine writers. Born in Britain, he worked in the wine trade in London and New York for over thirty years. He is also the author of several wine books and many … Continue reading →

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Sequana of Sonoma: New Pinot Noir Releases

Posted on January 5, 2012 by don

Sequana is a boutique winery in Sonoma County that specializes in handcrafted Pinot Noir. It sources its grapes from single vineyards located in Russian River and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The winemaker is James MacPhail.

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Rocca di Montegrossi New Releases

Posted on January 1, 2012 by don

Rocca di Montegrossi is an old estate in the Chianti Classico region. The estate, which is located just south of Gaole in Chianti, consists of 100 hectares of which 20 are planted in vine, 20 in olive groves that surround … Continue reading →

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