by George Bato | May 25, 2020
GAMBA VINEYARDS & WINERY 2020 SPRING ZINFANDEL RELEASES 2018 GAMBA ESTATE VINEYARD MCM 2018 MESSANA VINEYARD Is this the best Gamba Estate Old Vine Zinfandel ever? Well, it’s certainly right up there. On Thursday, May 21st, wine journalist and critic, Jeb...
by George Bato | Mar 1, 2020
MENDING WALL 2015 PETITE SIRAH PALISADES VINEYARD NAPA VALLEY When it comes to the greatest Petite Sirah vineyards in California, the Palisades Vineyard in Calistoga, which was the source for the iconic Carver Sutro Petite Sirah for years, is foremost. The site...
by George Bato | Feb 6, 2020
MORLET FAMILY VINEYARDS 2014 COEUR DE VALLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON OAKVILLE | NAPA VALLEY Is it worth it? When you try a wine that comes from the greatest vineyard in the New World, made by a cult-level winemaker, will it stand-out so far above anything else, that’s...
by George Bato | Jan 28, 2020
KATHERINE GOLDSCHMIDT 2018 CABERNET SAUVIGNON STONEMASON HILL VINEYARD ALEXANDER VALLEY Nick Goldschmidt is a global winemaker whose vast experience knows no bounds. He makes wine in California, New Zealand and Argentina, and he’s known for producing rich wines...
by George Bato | Dec 15, 2019
DuMOL 2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY DuMOL is a dominating force in top-quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah production, and the winery has been making hits since the early 2000’s. In recent vintages, they have ventured outside of the Russian River Valley and...
