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Cathy Corison’s Elegant Cabernet Sauvignons from the Special 2018 Vintage
Cathy Corison makes some of the Napa Valley’s most elegant and refined Cabernet Sauvignons. In this article we review her wines from the cool, long-ripening 2018 vintage, including the still to be released wine from the special, old vine Kronos … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Napa Valley, St Helena
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Vertical Tasting of Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon: 1973-1983
We recently had the opportunity to taste a vertical of the Cabernet Sauvignons produced by Napa Valley’s Diamond Creek Winery from the 1973 to 1983 vintages. Thanks to Roy Wagner, who purchased and cellared these wines for almost 40 years, … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Featured, Napa, Napa Valley
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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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Tudal Family Winery: New Releases
This Napa Valley property is producing some outstanding handcrafted wines in small quantities. For their “Vineyard Series” that is reviewed here, they source grapes from their own estate and purchase fruit from neighboring vineyards as well. Their Pinot Noir Bacigalupi … Continue reading
Posted in California, Red Wine, White Wine
Tagged Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, Tudal
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Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan
Who would believe it? A 13th century medieveal Tuscan castle with moat, torture chamber, and several hundred feet of elaborately carved underground wine caves sitting in the center of Napa Valley. A trusted friend recommended a visit, so I called … Continue reading
Posted in California
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Sangiovese
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