Like a tropical breeze in a glass, warm, languid, and sultry. Expressive apricot, tropical fruits, and floral hints with hazelnut aromas are pleasing with good
Category: Wine Reviews
Margins Wine: In Search of Difference in Santa Cruz
“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
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
