Charles Krug Winery Review
Peter Mondavi (moan-dah-vee), for much of his early life Peter Mondavi (mon-day-vee), died on February the 20th, 2016, in his home in St. Helena, California, just about two weeks prior […]
Author Archives: Mark & Sonja Gudgel
Oliver Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – 92 Pts.
A few friends who live across the street have recently joined us in a tradition of coming over on Wednesday nights for wine, cheese, and our guilty pleasure – ABC’s […]
Ledson Sonoma Mountain Zinfandel 2011 – 90 Pts.
On our honeymoon in Sonoma, during which time we also crossed over into the Napa Valley quite a bit, Sonja and I splurged and hired a limousine to take us […]
Chateau Musar Jeune Rouge 2012 – 81 Pts.
My wife texted me as I stepped out of Brix, having written a little and emailed a lot, now on my way home. “They said he (our son) hadn’t eaten […]
The Marrow of Life
There’s something of a friendly marital disagreement in our household when it comes to how money is spent. It would not trouble Sonja to put away as much money as […]
Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – 95 Pts.
My wine rating scale is all about value. I use the same format as Robert Parker, but instead of beginning with a baseline of 50, wines rated on my scale […]
Volker Eisele Family Estate Gemini 2012 – 90 Pts.
Few places have an impact on Sonja and I the way the Volker Eisele Family Estate did. Peaceful and serene, beautiful and teeming with lush green flora, wildlife, and the […]
Volker Eisele Family Estate Review
There was a time in history, no doubt, when the valley carved by the Napa River was truly an image of Eden, pure and unspoiled, a place genuinely and fully […]
Lander-Jenkins Pinot Noir 2012 – 89 Pts.
Asked what sort of Pinot Noir I prefer, I said “big” and, almost immediately, was pointed to this wine. It’s solid, and it fits the bill of being a big […]
Patricia Green Reserve Pinot Noir 2014 – 92 Pts.
Tonight, I tasted three of Patricia Green’s Pinot Noir 2014 vintage wines side by side by side at my favorite local wine bar. The major takeaway: Patty Green is making […]
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