Stunning GAJA Brunello di Montalcino

by George Bato | Nov 3, 2021

GAJA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO2016 PIEVE SANTA RESTITUTA TUSCANY | ITALY Gaja is one of the biggest names in Italian wine, famous for a fusion of modern and traditional winemaking that has continually impressed wine critics and collectors from all over the world for over...

“Blockbuste” Department 66 Grenache by Dave Phinney

by George Bato | Jul 17, 2021

DEPARTMENT 66 2016 GRENACHECÔTES CATALANES MAURY | FRANCE Department 66 is the passion project of Dave Phinney, founder of the Prisoner and Orin Swift brands, and a supremely talented winemaker and visionary. Overwhelmed by the rustic beauty of ancient Grenache vines...

Ridge Vineyards 2018 Lytton Springs | Double 96 Points

by George | Feb 14, 2021

RIDGE VINEYARDS 2018 LYTTON SPRINGS DRY CREEK VALLEY SONOMA COUNTY Ridge produced their first vintage from Lytton Springs in 1972, and the consistency of character and quality of the fruit has been a hallmark of the site ever since. The Lytton Springs vineyard was...

Silver Oak 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

by George Bato | Jan 4, 2021

SILVER OAK2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY A bottle of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon on any dinner table elevates the mood and overall ambience by its mere presence. The bottle and label are immediately recognized as a high-quality, luxury wine. When it comes to...

Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

by George | Jul 29, 2019

Duckhorn Wine Company has always had an eye for discovering premium vineyard sites. Just look at Three Palms Vineyard in Calistoga or their recent acquisitions of Calera Vineyards on Mount Harlan and Kosta Browne in Sonoma. In 1996 Dan Duckhorn recognized the...