by George Bato | Jan 19, 2026
“This is one of the finest vintages of the Royal St. Robert I have ever tasted, going all the way back to Raen’s early days” —Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2026) RAEN2024 Pinot NoirRoyal St. Robert CuvéeSonoma Coast From the first swirl, 2024 RAEN...
by George Bato | Aug 20, 2025
DK GRAIL2021 PINOT NOIRCAMPBELL RANCHWEST SONOMA COAST Grail 2021 ‘Campbell Ranch’ Pinot Noir is Dan Kosta’s defining achievement, embodying decades of dedication to mastering Pinot Noir. Reverently described as his “Grand Cru,” this wine...
by George Bato | Jun 19, 2025
What is Terroir? How Soil, Climate & Landscape Shape the Taste of Wine When discussing wine and what makes it taste the way it does, we often encounter the word “terroir,” which is often used as if everyone understands what it actually means. When you...
by George Bato | Sep 15, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER SOME BACKGROUND ON CHRIS CARPENTER In this edition of Meet the Winemaker, Chris Carpenter’s journey into winemaking began unexpectedly during a fateful trip to Napa Valley in 1993....
by George Bato | Jun 15, 2024
MEET THE WINEMAKER WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JEFF PISONI SOME BACKGROUND ON JEFF PISONI Jeff Pisoni, a prominent figure in California’s winemaking scene, comes from the renowned Pisoni family, which significantly contributed to the Santa Lucia...
