Sosie Wines is a relative newcomer to Sonoma, founded in 2015 by Scott MacFiggen and Regina Bustamante . They advertise “low intervention” winemaking and an
Tag: Bordeaux Blend
Wine Review: Ramey Claret North Coast 2018
There is no single answer to what makes a wine great. Some wines are great because of their complexity. Others because of their power and
Wine Review: Van Westen Vineyards Voluptuous Red Blend Okanagan Valley B.C. 2015
I discovered this beauty on British Columbia’s Naramata Bench, a viticultural sub-region on the southeast corner of Okanagan Lake. Robert Van Westen’s family has been
The Art of Wine: Cain Vineyard and Winery and the Art of Brett Management
In the wine world today, the “spirit of the age” is the pursuit of pure fruit expression. Find a healthy vineyard site where the grapes
Wine Review: Gabriele Rausse Rosso Virginia NV
Sometimes I buy a wine because it’s interesting; sometimes because it tastes good. This one is interesting. The nose has explosive spice notes—cinnamon, clove, and
Aging Report: Clos Du Bois Marlstone Alexander Valley 2004
If you’re wondering how over-oaked, overpriced Cabernet from Alexander Valley ages, well here is one data point. This still shows dark ruby in the glass
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 