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Battuello Vineyards: A Napa Grower’s New Wines
In 1906 Italian immigrant Matteo Battuello arrived in America by steamship docking at Ellis Island. Relatives in Napa Valley encouraged him to come to California, which he did, and in 1909 he purchased property in Saint Helena and founded Battuello Vineyards. … Continue reading
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Flora Spring of Napa Valley: Current Releases
Flora Springs is one of the Napa Valley’s storied wineries. Located at the base of the Mayacamas mountain range in Napa Valley, it became famous in the 1990s, especially for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, its best known for its flagship wine, … Continue reading
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Napa’s Castello di Amorosa Spreads its Wings
This Napa-based family winery was opened in April 2007 by owner Dario Sattui. It operates from an authentically built castle and winery situated in the hills just south of the city of Calistoga. On our visit to the Castello a … Continue reading
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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
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Napa Valley Boutique Wine Discoveries: Lewelling and Hayfork
When it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon, the Napa Valley is home to several of the world’s most iconic wineries. The sheer number of ultra premium Cabernet wineries makes it difficult for small, lesser known producers to gain visibility. Always on … Continue reading
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J Lohr Vineyards New Releases from Paso Robles, Napa & Arroyo Seco
Jerry Lohr is one of the California Central Coast’s wine pioneers. He started planting vines in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County in 1972 and now has 900 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other varieties planted there. In … Continue reading
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Failla Spring Releases: 2016 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah
These 2016 spring releases are a welcome collection of new California and Oregon bottlings from the talented winemaker Ehren Jordan and wife Anne-Marie Failla. The 2016 vintage in California was a welcome relief from drought with a mild spring followed … Continue reading
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Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay and Pinot Noir: 2015-16 Releases from Russian River’s Cool Green Valley
Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield have collaborated in making some of the Russian River’s finest wines since 1998. Steve does the farming, and today he manages over 1100 acres of vines spread over 80 vineyards , mostly in Green Valley … 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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New Releases from Francis Coppola, Bee’s Box and Virginia Dare
We have been reviewing Francis Coppola’s wines for several years now and are pleased to report steady improvements in the quality of winemaking under Corey Beck. The improvements have been the result of better sourcing of grapes from Russian River … Continue reading
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