The aroma and bouquet is typical California Sauvignon Blanc—a core of tropical fruit on a bed of citrus with plenty of ginger to spice things
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San Diego Wines: Orfila Syrah Estate Ambassador’s Reserve 2008
Right out of the bottle, the nose shows black plum melding sinuously with high-toast oak and hints of tobacco—a lovely first impression. With some aeration,
Wine Review: Francis Coppola Alicante Bouschet 2008
Alicante Bouschet is an obscure grape although it was widely planted in the U.S during prohibition and has some acreage today in the South of
San Diego Wines: Bernardo Winery 2009 Primativo
Bernardo Winery, San Diego’s oldest operating winery, anchors a charming village of shops, cafes, and galleries. But their 2009 Primativo wins the charm competition. DNA
Review: Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo 2005
Celebrated Chilean Winery Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo series is an unusual and quite interesting blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Carmenere, with the percentages of
Wine Review: Karmere Empress La Petite Morgon Nebbiolo 2008
On my recent trip to the Sierra Foothills I was impressed with the unique expression of Italian varietals found there, especially in the Shenandoah Valley
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