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SODARO Estate – A Hidden Gem | Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Each year it seems we come across a winery that clearly deserves the title of "Winery Discovery of the Year". Discovering this winery, tasting their wines and hearing their story was a delight and quite impressive. Sodaro will be
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Bella Vineyards – Premier Old Vine Zinfandels
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves has been a favorite destination for those visiting the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County. Their two new Old Vine Zinfandel releases are the latest successes in a long line of highly prized Zinfandels from
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Boutique Spotlight »
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TEN ACRE 2011 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
TEN ACRE is a relative new comer making quite a splash among pinot noir aficionados. With appellation cuvees from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, TEN ACRE also produces several vineyard designated Pinot Noirs. Well worth seeking out.
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Other Recent Articles
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New Napa Wine Project Turns Heads | Carte Blanche Winery
CARTE BLANCHE is a relatively new winery project in Napa Valley that is raising the eyebrows of wine enthusiasts who enjoy high quality, world class wines. To say that proprietor Nick Allen and his family have a history of producing monumental wines would be an understatement. Allen is the great-grandson of Clarence Dillon who [...]
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3 Must-Have Wines for the Holidays
Three wines that are ideal for holiday meals, gatherings and gift giving. Food friendly and user friendly, the wines include a Knights Valley Chardonnay, a Carneros Pinot Noir, and a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from boutique producers in Napa Valley and Knights Valley in Sonoma County.
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Kamen Estate – Top Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
When Robert Kamen bought the property that was to become THE KAMEN ESTATE it was wild, rugged, overgrown and extremely rocky virgin territory with no roads; just isolated, beautiful and full of potential.
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Napa Cabernets Not to Miss – Barbour, Branham, ‘Persistence’
New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons and a Bordeaux-style Blend that showcase why Napa Valley is still at the top of the heap when it comes to domestic Bordeaux varietals.
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MONTAGNA – New Cabernet Releases from Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley
The Pritchard HIll region of Napa Valley is one of the premier locations for growing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals. Montagna Vineyards is a new comer to the region, but already making noteworthy wines.l
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Silver Oak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
SILVER OAK 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Alexander Valley Mentioning the name “Silver Oak” in a conversation about wine will typically elicit some very strong opinions on both sides of the fence. On one side of the Silver Oak debate are those who consider the wines to be a hallmark of California Cabernet Sauvignon and purchase them [...]
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Orin Swift 2010 “The Prisoner” Napa Valley Red Wine
The New 2010 Prisoner Napa Valley Red Wine – Consistently Delicious! Once again Dave Phinney displays his talents as a master blender. This is a genuine indicator of a talented winemaker, and it’s not just about blending different varietals. First you have to find the grapes, be able to buy them, know the vineyard sites, [...]
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Stagecoach Vineyard – Krupp & Black Bart Wines | Napa Valley
The Stagecoach Vineyard rests in some of the most rugged terrain in the mountains of eastern Napa Valley. Despite the enormous challenges of planting a vineyard in this region, Dr. Jan Krupp has succeeded in creating one of the most highly-prized vineyards in Napa Valley.
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GAMBA Strikes Gold with 2009 Russian River Zinfandel Lineup
The release of the 2009 GAMBA Russian River Valley Zinfandel completes this award-wining lineup. GAMBA continues to be a hallmark for Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandels.
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Small Vines – Brilliant 09 Russian River Pinot Noir Released
Small Vines has hit the pinnacle of Russian River Pinot Noir with its 2009 lineup. The three Pinots showcase the magnificent terroir of the Russian River Valley as a world class Pinot Noir growing region.
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MONTAGNA – New Napa Winery Project from DAVID ARTHUR’S Bob Long
Montagna Vineyards is a new project from David Arthur Vineyards co-founder, Bob Long. The estate vineyards are located in eastern hills of Napa Valley known as Pritchard Hill. The current release is the 2007 Tre Vigneti Cabernet Sauvignon.

In the Vineyard – Installing Bird Netting
GAMBA Pouring at ZAP – San Francisco
Libarle Vineyard Harvest 2012
Bottling with Sanglier Cellars
The 2010 Crush with Small Vines