Herbs and metals from the nearby hills in the aroma. Hint of chocolate as it opens. Mature, dark red fruit on the palate. The sangiovese lightens the cabernet sauvignon nicely. Mild tannins integrating structure and finish.
The Anderson Valley flash and fabulous gift guide comes from no other than undiscovered gem in Mendocino County. This haven for top cool climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays as well as aromatic whites like Reisling, is also home to cheese,...
Aperture Cellars is the opening that lets light into a camera. Through this lens, Jesse Katz and his photographer father Andy Katz search California to find “specific soils in which to create memorable [wine] journeys.” They make wines that focus...
Yes, White Wine for Thanksgiving – from Italy! Some of Italy’s least known white wines might just be your best match for this American holiday. Even if you haven’t heard of these wines before, don’t let that stop you. The...
A good Bloody Mary on a Sunday morning? How about eight in competition with each other to prove who can make the most popular Bloody Mary in Mendocino County. The spirited (!!) competition was intense, nothing spared to make the...
Dashing into my doctor’s office for my annual physical, I begged the nurse not to take my blood pressure right away. I was in the middle of reading Alice Feiring’s new book and I’d just gotten to the part where…you’ll...
This wine is a light red, with a pleasant amount of depth to it. I can’t help being influenced by the name of the grape which refers to cherry flavors as well as the shape of the grapes. The wine...
With wines made by the respected John Grochau, Red Electric Wines are fairly new to the Willamette Valley but are named after an iconic mode of commuter transportation from the Valley to Portland. From 1913 to 1929, the Red Electric...
