by George Bato | Jul 27, 2020
SANS LIEGE 2018 THE OFFERING GSM BLEND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Sans Liege The Offering is a fusion of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre (GSM) that was inspired by the deliciously complex wines from the Southern Rhone Valley, and crafted with the New World winemaking...
by George Bato | May 17, 2020
QUILCEDA CREEK 2017 CVR RED WINE COLUMBIA VALLEY “…stunning value in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.” -Jeb Dunnuck Quilceda Creek isn’t just the foremost producer in Washington State, but they’re one of the top producers of Bordeaux...
by George Bato | Jan 6, 2020
THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY 2017 CUTTINGS CABERNET SAUVIGNON Originating from high-elevation, steep, hillside vineyards that traverse through some of Napa Valley’s most sought after growing districts, The Prisoner Wine Company’s Cuttings Cabernet can be...
by George Bato | Dec 7, 2019
TOP 5 WINES OF 2019 WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION During the course of 2019 our tasting group at Wine Country Connection tasted some amazing wines from some of the best vintages for North Coast wines that I’ve seen in over a decade. And so it became a real challenge...
by George Bato | Oct 20, 2019
ORIN SWIFT 8 YEARS IN THE DESERT 2018 ZINFANDEL BLEND A winemaker’s life experiences are what shapes their individual winemaking style. 8 Years in the Desert Proprietary Red Wine results in the culmination of winemaker Dave Phinney’s trials and...