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Wines of the Week: Shannon Ridge – Lake County, Ca
Clay and Margarita Shannon have been working with Lake County fruit for over two decades, so they understand the area’s potential for producing great...
Wines of the Week: Cellar No. 8
Cellar No. 8 continues to be a very good bargain band. Each bottle is priced in the $10 range and finessed to be quite approachable. While they may not present...
Wine Reviews of the Week: Hunt Cellars
At Hunt Cellars, they specialize in “memorable wines.” Winemaker David Hunt is quite well known in the wine community for his amazing barrel work, and once...
Hunt Cellars 2007 Rhapsody
Grape(s): Sangiovese Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Rhapsody Price: 45-50 Review: Alluring aromas of strawberries, raspberries,...
Wine Reviews of the Week: Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
This week’s wines come to us from Coquelicot Esates in Santa Barbara County. The name Coquelicot is French for the striking red poppy flower that graces...
Dry Creek Vinyards Zins: Fine Quality, Fine Value
The Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County has long been recognized as a premier location for growing Zinfandel, and Dry Creek Vinyards continues to be a leader in...
David Coffaro Winery: Straightforward & Unconventional
In the world of wine, it’s fashionable to say you’re unique. Many wineries will promote a story about what sets them apart from all the rest. In other...
Ferrari-Carano: An Excellent Pairing
At Ferrari-Carano Winery, in Sonoma County, Aaron Piotter makes the red wines and Sarah Quider the whites. Yet, their time is spent in rather different worlds. Aaron...
Finding the Right Blend: Kerry Damskey & Dutcher Crossing
For Kerry Damskey, winemaker at Dutcher Crossing in the Dry Creek Valley of California, a key element of making wine is the ability to be very honest with yourself....
Zaca Mesa’s white Rhônes: Character Driven
With one of the highest-altitude vineyards in Santa Barbara County and the oldest Syrah plantings on the Central Coast, Zaca Mesa is an estate-focused winery...
