UPDATE: The entry deadline has been EXTENDED until December 6th, and deadline to receive entries in their warehouse is now December 11th!! Given all of the dystopian news about the demise of the global wine market, it’s nice to be able to share something positive for a change—in fact, it’s actually something that can help…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 18, 2024
2021 Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley): Vibrancy is driving the buggy in this lovely red. $60 A-
2021 Domaine Anderson Chardonnay (Anderson Valley): It’s ALLLIIIIVVVVEEE!!!! Nectarine, peach, lemon, tart apple, and a truly vibrant texture. $40 A-
2021 Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley): Excellently executed, and never once loses its sense of vibrant joy. $75 A…
To Be the BEST!!! (Profiling Cult Wineries for BestWineries.com)
A quick-hit today (while I’m traveling) to let you know about a new gig: I’ve contributed a profile piece on Napa Valley cult classic Realm Cellars (yes, that Realm, the one who makes reds going for about $1,300 a bottle) for BestWineries.com, an outlet local to the SF Bay-area wine scene. And I will freely…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 11, 2024
2022 Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco (Alentejo): A tropical, fragrant, perfumed vintage makes this one just as reliable as ever. $27 A-
NV Racines Grand Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay (Sta Rita Hills): Laser-focused citrus aimed right at your tongue and your heart strings. $80 A-
2010 Irwin Family Vineyards Piedra Roja Block 22 Tempranillo (Sierra Foothills): Wow… this dynamo is still giving off Reserva Rioja vibes! $35 A-…
What-the-WHAT?!?? An Actual Product Roundup! (Wine Product Reviews for November 7, 2024)
Holy. F*cking. SH&T!!! It’s been roughly a year and a half since I’ve remembered to been able to do an actual, proper roundup of wine product reviews on this website. To say that I’ve been overdue would be, or course, a gross understatement… And yet, that hasn’t kept PR people from sending me wine-related samples…