Replica made a big media splash when it launched in 2015. Their pitch was to take well-known, over-priced wines like Rombauer Chardonnay, Meiomi, or The
Tag: Carneros
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
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
Artesa Pinot Noir 2009 Carneros
Experience is a great teacher, but by necessity works through disillusionment. Many years ago, the Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir provoked my first “aha” moment when
Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2010
2010 was a difficult year in the Napa Valley. Too cool. Everyone says so. It must be true. But sometimes a difficult year means lower
Bonneau 2009 Chardonnay Los Carneros Catherine’s Vineyard
It used to be that California chardonnays were oak-saturated monsters. Long on alcohol, vanilla and tropical fruit but short on acidity and nuance, they could
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 