Dehlinger Estate Chardonnay

Dehlinger Estate Chardonnay

Dehlinger Winery is of the pioneering wineries in the Russian River Valley producing world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Tom Dehlinger first planted a small plot of grapes in 1975.

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Hundred Acre | Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

Hundred Acre | Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

Anybody who has met Jayson Woodbridge, owner of Hundred Acre, knows there are untold numbers of superlatives that describe him. Terms like Character, Irreverent, Flamboyant, Opinionated, and 'Type A' come to mind. All of these characteristics, and more,...

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New Silver Oak Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

New Silver Oak Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

When it comes to high quality domestic Cabernet Sauvignon, I can't think of any brand that's defined the space as vividly as Silver Oak has over the past four decades. On the first Saturday of February each year, thousands of Cabernet lovers descend upon...

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Impressive New Leviathan Proprietary Red Wine

Impressive New Leviathan Proprietary Red Wine

With a Leviathan sized reputation as one of Napa Valley’s most revered winemakers, Andy Erickson made Screaming Eagle from 2005-2010 producing two perfect 100 Point Wines. LEVIATHAN 2013 PROPRIETARY RED Beyond that, he also assisted in making wine at...

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Quilceda Creek | Washington’s Crown Jewel Winery

Quilceda Creek | Washington’s Crown Jewel Winery

Appearing on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list on five separate occasions... Quilceda Creek's iconic Cabernet Sauvignon helped put Washington's Columbia Valley AVA on the map. With scores so high, double digits couldn't quite reflect them, Quilceda Creek's...

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The Real Story Behind Music’s Effect on Wine

The Real Story Behind Music’s Effect on Wine

Reprinted from @Vinepair and authored by Vicki Denig @vicki_denig. THE REAL STORY BEHND MUSIC'S EFFECT ON WINE It’s 7 p.m. on a cold Monday night in December and I’m deeply skeptical. I’m in a swanky Upper East Side apartment with one of those elevators...

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Wine Country Fires – Day 7

Wine Country Fires – Day 7

Disastrous events such as the historic fires that are ravaging California's Wine Country take a toll on even those who may not have lost their home and lively possessions. Granted there is no comparison,  but I experienced just that. I had to evacuate my...

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