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...
by George Bato | May 19, 2023
CASA PIENA 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNONESTATE GROWN NAPA VALLEY Carmen Policy has had a celebrated 25-year career as an executive in the NFL, including playing a key role in all five of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl winning teams, and also 5 years as President, CEO...
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 13, 2023
FORTUNATE SON 2019 Jayson Woodbridge is one of California’s most well-known, talented winemakers who founded Hundred Acre in 1998. His wines have made the Wine Spectator Top 100 list in his second vintage and earned more than twenty perfect 100-point scores from...
