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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Cabernet Franc Selections from Chile
Our recent tastings of five Chilean Cabernet Francs from producers in Casablanca and Colchagua suggests this variety is likely to become a more important part of Chile’s wine industry offerings in the near future. When we last travelled through Chile for our Report … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Global Vineyard Importers
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Evening Land Vineyards: New Releases of 2012 Oregon Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Evening Land is an international wine company that produces terroir-driven wines from vineyards in Burgundy, the Sonoma Coast and Eola Amity Hills. In the Eola Amity Hills the outstanding 70-acre Seven Springs Vineyard is the main source of grapes for … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Uncategorized
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Sandhi and Domaine de la Cote: More Magnificent Wines from the Sta Rita Hills
Sandhi is an exciting joint venture founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, the gifted wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, Charles Banks, the former owner of Jonata and Screaming Eagle, and the talented winemaker, Sashi Moorman. Their goal is to … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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The Winery San Francisco: New Releases
These wines are produced at The Winery SF, a 20,000 square foot winemaking facility located on a former Naval Base on Treasure Island, a man-made island situated between Oakland and San Francisco. They are crafted by the talented winemaker, Bryan Kane, … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, White Wine
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AVANT: Delicious New Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Red Blend
These three AVANT wines from Kendall-Jackson are delicious and easy-drinking. They deliver excellent aromas and flavors through to the finish and at terrific prices. They are also terrific food wines. Avant 2013 Sauvignon Blanc California ($13) 89 The Avant Sauvignon … Continue reading
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Michel Rolland’s New Spanish Wines
Michel Rolland has made wine all over the world, and we’ve tasted his wines in many of the places where we’ve traveled—Argentina, South Africa, and, of course, France. Now, he extends his global reach to a neighboring country, Spain, where … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Red Wine, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Rolland, Rueda
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Howell Mountain Vineyards: New 2011 Releases
Howell Mountain Vineyards is a 34 acre property, owned and operated by grower Mike Beatty and his family. A true pioneer and visionary who recognized Howell Mountain’s potential, Mike acquired the property in 1977 that became known as Beatty Ranch … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Howell Mountain, Mayacamas, Napa Valley
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Tannat Wines from Marichal of Uruguay
Brothers Alejandro and Juan Andrés Marichal make the wine at their family-owned, Marichal winery located at Etchevarría in the province of Canelones, just north of Montevideo (see map below). All their wines come from estate grapes grown on calcareous-clay soils, … Continue reading
Posted in Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Global Vineyard, Marichal, Tannat, Uruguay
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New Releases from Chateau Margene and Mooney Family
Chateau Margene is a tiny winery located in Paso Robles. Established in 1998 by Michael and Margene Mooney it produces small quantities of super premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux style blends from a 5.5 acre estate vineyard. Under the Mooney Family … Continue reading
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