The Colorado winemaking scene must be in a seasonally generous mood: it’s got plenty of gifts to bring to all you good little wine lovers out there. This past summer, I was fortunate enough to have been invited once again to judge at the Colorado Governor’s Cup wine competition, a well-run face-off of Colorado wines…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for December 16, 2024
2022 Auteur Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast): Nectarine and honeysuckle. And pretty much pure delight. $50 A-
2020 Roederer Estate “Clark Road Vineyard ” Brut Sparkling Wine (Anderson Valley): Fab confab of ripe apples and fresh-baked biscuits. $55 A-
2022 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Basically a high-end Napa party in a bottle. $55 A-…
Wine, Art, Compost, and Apprenticeship, Not Necessarily in That Order (Donum Estate 2022 Releases)
I’ve had only fleeting encounters with Carneros stalwart Donum’s excellent wines over the years. So when I was invited to taste with Donum‘s current winemaker Dan Fishman in the late summer (of 2024), I jumped at that chance [full disclosure: their current CFO is a friend of mine]. Founded in 2001 and known nearly as…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for December 9, 2024
2015 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes (Rhone): Totally stunning in its seemingly unstoppable quest for a bit of immortality. $140 A
2022 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley): Tea leaf, rhubarb, wild raspberries, and a slightly less wild sense of polished richness. $50 A-
2022 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley): A lovely study in contrasts—high-toned, vibrant, and yet still sports good body. $40 A-…