by George Bato | Nov 25, 2023
We often hear the word tradition when discussing time-honored techniques in winemaking and viticulture, especially when it comes to so-called cult wines. Along those lines, wooden chests have played an indispensable role in storing and transporting wine dating back to...
by George Bato | Sep 15, 2023
CHIMNEY ROCK 2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNONTOMAHAWK VINEYARDSTAGS LEAP DISTRICT NAPA VALLEY Do you hear that? It’s the sound of corks popping and glasses clinking, heralding the arrival of Chimney Rock’s much-anticipated 2019 Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon!...
by George Bato | Aug 4, 2023
LEVIATHAN2021 CALIFORNIAPROPRIETARY RED WINE Andy Erickson is one of California’s most respected and in-demand winemakers, and Leviathan California Red Wine was his creation. Leviathan is Californian through and through. Created unbound by tradition to showcase...
by George Bato | Jul 27, 2023
SILVER OAK2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNONALEXANDER VALLEY Our panel tastes Silver Oak each year, and they’ve been a model of consistency in their ‘house style’ for decades; however, our tasting panel found their 2019 Alexander Valley is their best yet....
by George Bato | Jun 16, 2023
MERUS2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY Merus is Latin for “pure” or “undiluted.” The purity behind the winery humbly came to fruition in 1998, with Erika J. Gottl and Mark Herold having crafted the inaugural vintage in their garage behind...
