I’ve been thinking about what drives changes in wine styles—consumer demand, winemaker experimentation, the influence of critics and writers, some combination of these? Take for
Tag: California Wines
Budget Wine Review: Bogle Vineyards Pinot Noir California 2015
Bogle is one of the most consistent large producers, excelling at making varietally-correct, affordable wines. They are one of the few budget producers who use
Budget Wine Review: Clos du Bois Chardonnay California 2016
Clos du Bois helped put Alexander Valley on the wine map in the 1970’s. Today it is a large production winery, part of Constellation’s stable.
Budget Wine Review: Line 39 Petite Sirah California 2014
Aromas of blueberry pie, damp leaves sprinkled with dust and pencil lead, and hints of meat give a voluptuous first impression with dark chocolate emerging
Wine Review: Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer Sonoma Coast 2015
Good wines have shape in the mouth, a trajectory of undulating intensities that guide our attention. This one has some of that as it starts
Budget Wine: Fetzer “Valley Oaks” Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I was underwhelmed when I tasted the 2012. I’m still underwhelmed. On the nose the green, vegetal notes are too prominent, a distraction from the
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