by George Bato | Jul 14, 2024
BAKER & HAMILTON2021 CABERNET SAUVIGNON OAKVILLE | NAPA VALLEY The Phillips family are the custodians of the illustrious Vine Hill Ranch and the visionary forces behind the Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon originating from the VHR vineyard in the Oakville...
by George Bato | Jun 27, 2024
CAYMUS VINEYARDS 2019 SPECIAL SELECTIONCABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY Caymus Special Selection, one of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wines, holds the distinction of being named Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” twice, a feat unmatched in...
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WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JULIEN FAYARD SOME BACKGROUND ON JULIEN FAYARD Born with an innate passion for wine, Julian embarked on a journey destined to lead him to the pinnacle of winemaking acclaim. His story, as intricate and...
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RAEN 2022 PINOT NOIRROYAL ST. ROBERT CUVÉE SONOMA COAST RAEN was founded by brothers Dante and Carlos Mondavi in 2013 with a strong focus on sustainability, farming prized plots of Pinot Noir in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Carlo and Dante Mondavi are fourth-generation...
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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...
