Veteran blogger Alder Yarrow recently completed a survey of wines from Napa’s new blood–producers who joined the Napa Valley Vintner’s Association during the past 5
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Wine Review: Frog’s Leap Merlot Rutherford Napa Valley 2018
Frog’s Leap has the reputation for making old world-style wines using new world grapes. In the land of the lush and sumptuous, this wine gives
Wine Review: Rubicon Estate “Cask” Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2006
14 years after vintage date, this bouquet is glorious–fig, dried cherry, mocha and tobacco nicely highlighted by dusty top notes and a hint of caramel.
Ageing Report: Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley 2006
Young Cabernet Sauvignon is like shredding guitars and wham bam thank you m’am–big, edgy, even angry. But with age it can settle into a deep,
A Revealing Glimpse of Screaming Eagle
Screaming Eagle is rare, hard to get a taste of without mortgaging the house, and not open to the public. It has no showy tasting
Ageing Report: Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Oakville 2006
I was not overly impressed with this wine when it was released. The dense fruit, obvious oak, and striking acidity were overbearing making the wine
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 