Wine of the Day: 2014 Lumen Wines Grenache

 …definitely one of the best Grenache in recent memory for me! This wine is 100% Grenache sourced from Martian Vineyard (54%) and Camp 4 Vineyard(46%) in Northern Santa Barbara County.  It was fermented in open top vats and aged in small oak barrels Color – Translucent ruby Aromas – Enticing rose petals, cranberry, strawberry pie, wet clay and a…

Wine of the Week; 2010 Stage Left Cellars – The Emcee

Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out.  My Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Stage Left Cellars – The Emcee. The Winery Stage Left Cellars is an urban winery located in Oakland, California not too far from Jack London Square. By urban…

#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2012 Margerum Riviera Rose

It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Margerum Riviera Rose. The Winery The Margerum Wine Company is Santa Barbara County based winery owned by Doug Margerum.  The winery currently produces three primary wines: a Sauvignon Blanc called Sybarite, a Syrah called…