Another data point in the continuing debate about whether Napa Cabs age gracefully. Merryvale has a long, storied history. Built in 1933 immediately after prohibition,
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Firefly Ridge Pinot Noir Central Coast 2016
This is a private label wine produced for Safeway. I bought it because it has an AVA listed on the bottle unlike most under $10
Wine Review: Locations WA 5 Red Blend NV Washington State
Dave Phinney’s Locations series is worth checking out.The winemaker behind the iconic Prisoner brand from Orin Swift Cellars, Phinney now does cross-appellation blending sourcing grapes
Budget Wine Review: Maddalena Semi Sweet Riesling Monterey Riesling 2014
Maddalena is a brand of the historic San Antonio Winery, on of the early Los Angeles wineries founded in 1917 by Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica.
Wine Review: Roark Wine Company Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley 2016
Ryan Roark produces about 1500 cases of natural wine out of a small warehouse in Buellton just outside Santa Barbara. His goal is to showcase
Budget “Wine” Review: Morse Code Shiraz Southern Australia 2015
Oy. Aromas of ripe blackberry, meat, and mint highlights are simple but pleasant. But the palate? It feels plush at first but quickly turns hard
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 