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The Organic Wines of BARRA of Mendocino
The son of grape growing, Italian immigrants from the Piedmont, Charlie Barra purchased 175 acres of vineyard land in Redwood Valley at the headwaters of the Russian River in the rolling foothills of Mendocino County [see map below] in 1955. … Continue reading
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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
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Napa’s August Briggs Wines: New Releases 2014
Located in downtown Calistoga, Napa Valley, August Briggs Winery produces small quantities of handcrafted premium wines. Founded in 1995 by August “Joe” Briggs, a consulting winemaker, and wife Sally, the winery is managed today by their nephew Jess Inman … Continue reading
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The Lake County Wines of Sol Rouge
Sol Rouge is a 70-acre family estate vineyard and winery located in the Mayacamas Mountains of Lake County, California. just north of Napa Valley. It is situated at elevations of 1450 to 1950 feet in the foothills of a dormant … Continue reading
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New Releases of Trentadue’s 2013 La Storia Reserve Wines
This Italian family winery was established in Geyserville in the early 1960s by Leo and Evelyne Trentadue. The Trentadues were among the first to plant new vines in Sonoma County after Prohibition. They own over 200 acres in Alexander Valley, … Continue reading
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David Fulton’s Extraordinary 2010 Petite Sirah
David Fulton 2010 Old Vine Petite Sirah Napa Valley ($48) 95 The David Fulton 2010 Old Vine Petite Sirah is an extraordinary wine and is probably the finest Petite Sirah produced by this estate in recent years. The 2010 boasts … Continue reading
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