by George Bato | Nov 26, 2023
FAR NIENTE2022 CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY After being shuttered for 60 years due to Prohibition, Far Niente was resurrected and today is widely recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nestled in the heart of California’s...
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 | Jun 20, 2023
MASSICANANNIA WHITE WINE BLEND CALIFORNIAT 2022 Are you tired of the same old boring wines? Ready to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and exciting? Look no further than Massican, the brainchild of the legendary winemaker Dan Petroski. Dan Petroski...
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...
