by George Bato | May 1, 2023
The Napa Valley, located in Northern California, is home to several American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each with its own unique climate, soil, and topography, which contribute to the distinct character of the wines produced from these regions. American Viticultural...
by George Bato | Apr 27, 2023
DuMOL 2021 SPRING RELEASES “I was blown away by the wines I tasted from DuMOL this year. Two thousand twenty-one is one of the greatest vintages I have tasted here.” —Anotnio Galloni, Vinous Media Masterfully blended by Winemaker/Partner, Adam Smith and...
by George Bato | Mar 19, 2023
FAR NIENTE2021 CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY John Benson founded Far Niente in 1885, and the winery was a notable stronghold in Napa Valley until Prohibition closed the gates in 1919. Sixty years later, Gil Nickel purchased and restored the property with a vision to create a...
by George Bato | Feb 6, 2023
SOJOURN CELLARS2019 CHARDONNAY SONOMA COAST Sojourn Cellars was founded in 2001 as a first-class artisanal winery with a competitive drive to make limited bottlings from some of California’s most expressive and distinct vineyards. The winery produces highly...
by George Bato | Jul 24, 2022
PATZ & HALL 2018 CHARDONNAYDUTTON RANCH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY James Hall and Donald Patz were colleagues at Flora Springs Winery before realizing they had shared passion for wines with a sense of place and character, and so they built a friendship around their love...