Castello di Amorosa is one of Napa Valley’s top “destination” wineries. What makes it unique is that it’s both an authentic 13th Century castle and a winery. The Castello (Castle in Italian) was the brainchild of Dario Sattui, a fourth generation winemaker. Armed with his vault of medieval architectural renderings and another passionate dream, Sattui purchased…
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Wine of the Week: 2013 Campovida Viognier Campo Dos Robles
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. For this week, my Wine of the Week is the 2013 Campovida Viognier Campo di Robles. The Winery Campovida is a family owned and operated certified organic farm and working vineyard located…
Taste of Place – Lodi Native Tasting
Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World”, is a region on the rise. It’s been perceived as a region primarily known for producing “fruit bomb” style Zinfandel, and being a source of grapes used in producing value wines. But Lodi is much more than that. It’s the home of thousands of acres of old…
Best Wines For Easter/Passover Feast #SundaySupper
For this week’s #SundaySupper we celebrate the traditional spring feasts of Easter and Passover. And what’s a feast without some good wine? Wine has always figured prominently in many religions, including Communion in the Christian faith, and the Passover Seder. The two main dishes served for Easter are ham and lamb. Both pair quite well…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2012 Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel Rosé
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Prieuré de…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification
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. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2009 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification. The Winery Justin Winery is a family owned and operated winery making estate grown…
#WineWednesday Review: 2011 Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha
Today’s #WineWednesday review is the 2011 Bodegas Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja Tres Picos. This is a wine that has a (well -deserved) reputation for offering a lot of bang for the buck. The last vintage I tried was 2010, when it was one of the wines tasted in our wine-tasting club’s Wines of Spain…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2012 Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel
It’s April and for me that means, it’s the unofficial opening of Rosé season (truth be told it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round)! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders $20 or less! This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Château d’Esclans…
Guest Post: 2014 Rhone Rangers Tasting: Spotlight On Syrah
The Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting is a huge event, with far too many wines for me to get through. While I chose to focus on Grenache, I thought it would be great to also get a sense of Syrah. I love Syrah – especially “cool-climate” style. So today, I’m thrilled to bring you some bonus…
2014 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting- The Best of Grenache
Last weekend I attended the 17th Annual Rhone Rangers San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Celebration of American Rhones” at The Craneway Pavilion, Ford Point, Richmond CA. Rhone Rangers is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Rhone varietal wines produced in the U.S. The two-day event featured a Winemaker Dinner on Saturday at The General’s Residence, Fort Mason, San Francisco. The…