“I wanted to make wine that was different, outside the comfort zone of most tasting room visitors” said Megan Bell, as we sipped through her
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Paul Mas Grenache Noir Pays d’Oc 2017
Domaine Paul Mas has mastered the business of selling inexpensive French wine to the export market. Sourced from vineyards located in Languedoc, Jean-Claude Mas makes
Wine Review: Birichino Pinot Noir Antle Vineyard 2014 and Malvasia Bianca Monterey 2016
Founded in 2008 by Alex Krause and John Locke, this Santa Cruz winery with a downtown tasting room makes interesting, low-intervention wines that sometimes fly
Budget Wine Review: Folonari Valpolicella 2016
A generic Valpolicella with aromas of red berry, green, twiggy notes, rose and earth. Light and fruity on the palate, with good acidity, it opens
Wine Review: Central Coast Group Project “Behind the Purple Door” Syrah Santa Barbara 2013
This soon-to-be released wine is from one of the most distinctive wineries in California (see my profile here). Winemaker Scott Sampler’s vision is to make
Budget Wine Review: Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley 2015
Waterbrook was the 4th bonded winery in Walla Walla, founded in 1984. They produce consistent, affordable wines year after year and advertise their aim as
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