Archive for: Petit Verdot

Wines of the Week: Paso Robles C.A.B Collective Blends & Varietals

Wines of the Week: Paso Robles C.A.B Collective Blends & Varietals

We continue our look (check out Part one here) at the wines of the Paso Robles C.A.B Collective, a group of wineries dedicated to showing off and promoting the best...

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Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

In 1988, Mike Beatty  started Howell Mountain Vineyards to focus on producing quality wines “in the field,” with minimal intervention winemaking, in...

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Winery of the Week: Foley Johnson – Rutherford

Winery of the Week: Foley Johnson – Rutherford

The Rutherford AVA in the Napa Valley is renowned by wine lovers everywhere for its Cabernet, as well as the other Bordeaux varieties grown in the area, and the...

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Wines of the Week: Top-Notch California Bordeaux

Wines of the Week: Top-Notch California Bordeaux

California is producing some top-notch Bordeaux varieties, and it’s not just in the Napa Valley.  Growing regions from all over the state have world-class...

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California Bordeaux Part 9: Our Favorite Wines

California Bordeaux Part 9: Our Favorite Wines

After surveying California Bordeaux from all over the state, we thought a fitting way to wrap-up our series would be to list our panel’s favorite wines. In...

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California Bordeaux Part 8: the Livermore Valley

California Bordeaux Part 8: the Livermore Valley

As we continue our survey of California Bordeaux, we come to the Livermore Valley. Located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay, it is one of the most underrated...

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California Bordeaux Part 4: the Napa Valley

California Bordeaux Part 4: the Napa Valley

We have reached the mid-way point of our survey through California Bordeaux. Thus, we stop in the Napa Valley, which of course, is the centerpiece for many discussions...

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California Bordeaux Part 3 – Monterey County

California Bordeaux Part 3 – Monterey County

As we continue our survey of California Bordeaux, we arrive in Monterey County this week. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the grape varieties the region is best known...

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California Bordeaux Part 2: Paso Robles

California Bordeaux Part 2: Paso Robles

The next stop on our virtual tour of California Bordeaux is Paso Robles. The area is gaining more and more attention each year as one of the premier growing regions...

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Wines of the Week: Fenestra Winery – Livermore Valley

Wines of the Week: Fenestra Winery – Livermore Valley

Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their current winemaker, Brent Amos, is fairly new to the...

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