Wines of the Week; 2019 Ultimate Cabernet Ultimate Red and 2018 Audax from Calla Lily Estate

“Pope Valley is a hidden gem in Napa Valley”… Cary Gott, Winemaker This week’s Wines of the Week features two alluring and delicious wines from Calla Lily Estate, a small, artisanal producer of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. About Calla Lily Estate In 2013, Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs Anthony Fung and Andy Chui sought the expertise…

Wine of the Week: Champagne Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs” Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs

…it’s no wonder that Agrapart & Fil is a benchmark in grower-producer Champagne! I tend to indulge in sparkling wines more often than most. Rather than reserving them for fairly rare annual celebrations, I enjoy them as a regular treat. However, I do make exceptions on occasion. This week, for example, I saved my Wine…

Wine of the Week: Soleras Del Pacifico Flor of Evangelho Palomino Fino

Soleras del Pacífico seeks to learn how this variety, made to its full potential through the techniques of the Iberian Peninsula, expresses itself in California.  Jake Neustadt  I have enjoyed being a devoted lover of Sherry for many years. One aspect of the Sherry region that has always fascinated me is its distinct terroir. A remarkable facet…

Wine of the Week; 2019 Two Shepherds Blanc de Cinsault Ancient Vine Bechtold Vineyard

This week, I had the pleasure of sharing a post on my Instagram page for #OldVineDay, where I showcased this remarkable wine. However, due to the limited character count, I couldn’t provide all the details about the magical Bechtold Vineyard in Lodi. So, I am excited to share more information about this vineyard, along with…

Wines of Week; 2021 Le Cadeau “Rocheaux” + Côte Est Pinot Noir

These are two terroir driven, elegant and alluring wines that remind me why I love Oregon Pinot Noir! May is Oregon Wine Month and I’m thrilled to be sharing these two sample wines from a new-to-me Oregon winery – Le Cadeau Vineyard. Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was received. All…

Wine of the Week; 2020 Domaine Bousquet “Virgen” Organic Malbec

To honor April as Earth Month and to celebrate World Malbec Day on April 17th, my Wine of the Week is the 2020 Domaine Bousquet “Virgen” Organic Malbec. Domaine Bousquet only produces wines from organically grown grapes and is Argentina’s largest exporter of organic-fruit wines. The wines are widely available in the U.S. (over 100,000…

Wine of the Week; 2019 Copain Estate Trousseau

This week’s Wine of the Week, the 2019 Copain Estate Trousseau, is a cellar selection featuring a grape variety of which I’m a big fan – Trousseau Noir. About Trousseau Noir Trousseau (pronounced troo-sow) Noir is ancient grape variety that is indigenous to eastern France’s Jura region between Burgundy and Switzerland. There, is it a key component…

Wine of the Week: 2019 Sosie Cabernet Sauvignon Charlie Smith Vineyard

“Sonoma County has a history of producing cabernet sauvignon for much longer than pinot noir,”  Matthew Kaner, Sommelier What’s the first California wine appellation that comes to mind when you think of Cabernet Sauvignon? I’d bet dollars to donuts it’s the Napa Valley! And rightfully so! It’s diverse soils, microclimates, and elevations make Napa Valley…

Wine of the Week: 2016 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva

More often than not, my WOTW is a wine that I’m crushing on because of its combination of structure, deliciousness and food friendliness. Sometimes, I chose a WOTW based on the aforementioned factors, and because the wine evokes memorable experience the for one reason or another. That’s the case with the 2016 La Rioja Alta…