Dave Phinney’s Locations series is worth checking out.The winemaker behind the iconic Prisoner brand from Orin Swift Cellars, Phinney now does cross-appellation blending sourcing grapes
Tag: Red blends
Budget Wine: DFJ Vinhos Portada Winemaker’s Selection Red Blend Lisboa 2011
I was surprised to find some of this still on the shelves at Bevmo. A genuine bargain when first released at $7 (Wine Enthusiast gave
Wine Review: Locations F5 Red Blend France
Locations is Dave Phinney’s value wine project. He sources grapes from several areas of a country and creates unique blends that evoke a strong sense
Wine Review: E 5 Locations Red Wine Spain NV
Dave Phinney, creator of Orin Swift wines in the 1990’s, has a new project blending varietals from old vines from various regions of a country
Wine Review: Locations TX 6, Texas Red Wine NV
Wine should not be about fruit alone. Some winemakers go fruit crazy, often ignoring all the other aromas that can grab our attention and make
Wine Review: Cruse Wine Co. Monkey Jacket Red Blend North Coast 2016
From Michael Cruse, the San Francisco Chronicle’s winemaker of the year in 2016 comes this mélange of Valdiguie, Tannat, and a field blend. Valdiguie is