Review: Barnard Griffin Reserve Cab Sauv 2010
I had a call with Rob Griffin last week, regarding an article I’m writing about him. I’m always impressed with how down-to-earth and relatable the masters of the wine […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
“Worth the Wait.” Review: Optima Gewürztraminer 2016
Last year, Sonoma County legend Mike Duffy released his first ever Gewürztraminer. I heard a lot of stories about how that came to be, who asked him to make it, […]
“Three’s Company.” Review: Criterion Collection Coonawarra Reserve Cab Sauv 2013
Our Air BnB guests arrived on time just after 8pm, their plan to spend the weekend in Omaha underway. As we stood around talking in the kitchen for a bit, […]
Rombauer Winery Review
When I think of Rombauer wines, I think first of overstatement. Their famous Zinfandel typically sits just under a hot 16%, while their notorious Chardonnay, unaffectionately known as “cougar juice” […]
“A Classic.” Review: Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2014
About a year ago, my wife Sonja and I had the opportunity to visit Schramsberg, the second oldest winery in the Napa Valley, founded at the foot of Diamond Mountain […]
WSET II: “Plugging Away At It.”
I’m going to continue to write about my WSET studies as often as possible, in part to offer information and encouragement to others pursuing their certificate, and in part to […]
“2,628,000 minutes, 2,628,000 journeys to plan…” Review: Buena Vista ‘Chateau Buena Vista’ Cab Sauv 2013
I had set a Google calendar reminder, probably soon after Mark and I got engaged. It was the date of our first date ever, March 31, a date I felt […]
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