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 27, 2023
DuMOL 2021 SPRING RELEASES “I was blown away by the wines I tasted from DuMOL this year. Two thousand twenty-one is one of the greatest vintages I have tasted here.” —Anotnio Galloni, Vinous Media Masterfully blended by Winemaker/Partner, Adam Smith and...
![Classic RRV Pinot from Iconic Rochioli Vineyard [New Castalia]](https://wineriff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Castalia-20-Rochioli-PN-FB.jpg)
by George Bato | Dec 20, 2022
CASTALIA 2020 PINOT NOIRROCHIOLI VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY Rochioli Vineyard produces unforgettably distinct, powerful fruit that’s both riveting and enchanting. Few people know the vineyard as intimately as Terry Bering, Cellar Master of J. Rochioli...
by George Bato | Jul 24, 2022
PATZ & HALL 2018 CHARDONNAYDUTTON RANCH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY James Hall and Donald Patz were colleagues at Flora Springs Winery before realizing they had shared passion for wines with a sense of place and character, and so they built a friendship around their love...
![One of The Most Popular California Pinots [Belle Glos]](https://wineriff.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Belle-Glos-19-Las-Alturas-PN-655.jpeg)
by George Bato | Mar 4, 2022
BELLE GLOS 2019 PINOT NOIRLAS ALTURAS SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS When it comes to the deepest, inkiest and most extravagant Pinot Noirs, Joe Wagner, founder of Belle Glos, is an innovator for this unique style. He launched the Belle Glos brand in 2001 and focused on...
