Napa gets all the acclaim but Sonoma is no slouch when it comes to growing the Bordeaux varietals. 2008 was a solid vintage for Sonoma
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Budget Wine: Bogle Pinot Noir California 2013
The story of cheap Pinot Noir is a tale of woe. Because the grape is so sensitive to climate and soil type, it grows well
Budget Wine: Mark West Pinot Noir California 2013
Famously difficult to grow and difficult to make, Pinot Noir used to be primarily for connoisseurs. Budget Pinot was almost unheard of until Mark West
Wine Review: Cabernet Pfeffer DeRose Vineyards Cienega Valley 20111
One of the great joys of wine tasting is discovering a little-known variety that provides a distinctive and memorable tasting experience. While I was poking
Budget Wine: The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon California NV
Courtesy of E.J. Gallo. Simple blackberry with earth undertones, smells like a cab. Fruit forward and very juicy on the palate, a smooth mouthfeel, with
Wine Review: Artesa Chardonnay Carneros 2011
Artesa is one of my favorite Napa area wineries. Their Carneros location is gorgeous—you can see San Pablo Bay on a clear day—and their reserve
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