Great wine tells a story, but visionary wine creates a conversation. Markus Wine Co. is sparking plenty of those with its approach to winemaking—one that values minimal intervention, creativity, experimentation, and a deep respect for terroir. Recently, I had the privilege of tasting five of their wines, each one offering a unique perspective on the…
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Wine of the Week: 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Beduccini
Each week, I like to spotlight a wine that has truly stood out —whether for its unique character, the story behind its creation, or simply the pure joy it brings. This week’s pick – the 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Beduccini is no exception. From the moment I poured this wine into the glass, and sniffed…
Uncorking Heritage: Tasting Post & Vine’s Sustainably-Farmed, Old Vine Wines
A couple of years ago, during a lunch at the UC Davis Influencer Wine Bootcamp, I had the pleasure of meeting Rebekah Wineburg, a distinguished alumna of UC Davis’s Viticulture and Enology program. Our paths first crossed at Steve Matthiasson’s home ranch, where she shared her passion for winemaking. When I casually mentioned that I…
The Singular Beauty Of California Field Blends
If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’ve heard it a thousand times – Great wines are made in the vineyard, or, great wines are made in the field. What if that maxim applied not only to the fruit used to make the wine, but also the process by which the wine is made? When it comes to wines that are…
Wine of the Week; Sherman & Hooker’s Shebang Sixth Cuvée
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 Sherman & Hooker’s Shebang Sixth Cuvée. I picked up this wine when I went to K&L Wine Merchants for a tasting…
Bedrock Wine Co.: Where Old Vine Love And Transcendent Wine Making Come Together
What happens when you combine Old-Vine Love and Transcendant Wine Making?