by George Bato | Apr 10, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JULIEN FAYARD SOME BACKGROUND ON JULIEN FAYARD Born with an innate passion for wine, Julian embarked on a journey destined to lead him to the pinnacle of winemaking acclaim. His story, as intricate and...
by George Bato | Feb 24, 2024
RAEN 2022 PINOT NOIRROYAL ST. ROBERT CUVÉE SONOMA COAST RAEN was founded by brothers Dante and Carlos Mondavi in 2013 with a strong focus on sustainability, farming prized plots of Pinot Noir in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Carlo and Dante Mondavi are fourth-generation...
by George Bato | Jul 17, 2021
DEPARTMENT 66 2016 GRENACHECÔTES CATALANES MAURY | FRANCE Department 66 is the passion project of Dave Phinney, founder of the Prisoner and Orin Swift brands, and a supremely talented winemaker and visionary. Overwhelmed by the rustic beauty of ancient Grenache vines...
by George Bato | Jun 13, 2021
KATHERINE GOLDSCHMIDT 2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNONSTONEMASON HILL VINEYARD ALEXANDER VALLEY | SONOMA COUNTY If you’ve been a fan of the wines made by Nick Goldschmidt, you’re going to be delighted with this new release of the Katherine Goldschmidt 2019...
by George Bato | May 14, 2021
KEEVER VINEYARDS2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY Keever Vineyards is a small family estate located on a 6-acre rock-laden hillside Southwest of Yountville. Planted and farmed by renowned viticulturist Jim Barbour, the vineyard sits at the foot of the Mayacamas...