A crisp, bone dry version of this versatile grape from the Clarksburg AVA near Sacramento. I guess it’s called “blue plate” because it’s a utilitarian
Tag: California wine
Budget Wine Review: Castle Rock Winery Pinot Noir Monterey County 2014
Castle Rock is an interesting winery. Essentially a negociant making a variety of appellation-specific wines, they own no vineyards but source grapes from various vineyards
Wine Review: Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir California 2015
When pleasant is good enough. A little context helps to understand this wine. Angeline is the value label of Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery with
Budget Wine Review: Orleans Hill Red Blend “Cote Zero” California 2015
I’ve found the organic wine section of the supermarket to be a reasonably good place to buy budget wines. There is no evidence organic wine
Wine Review: Saintsbury Pinot Noir Lee Vineyard Carneros 2014
Saintsbury is one of the classic Carneros producers releasing their first Pinot Noir in 1981. Today they make several cuvees, some single vineyard along with
Budget Wine Review: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon California 2014
Historic Robert Mondavi Winery, long noted for its vision of premium Napa wines, also makes the cheap stuff. And its very good for the price.
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