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 2011 JC Cellars Isabel Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel. The Winery JC Cellars (“JCC”) is an award-winning urban winery located in Oakland, CA. Jeff Cohn is…
Tag: World of Wine
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Bedrock “Ode to Lulu” Rosé
Rosé is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! 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 2013 Bedrock Wine Company “Ode to Lulu”…
Wine of the Week: 2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
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 2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc. The Winery Merry Edwards, one of California’s first female winemakers, began her career at Mount Eden…
Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week; 2013 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare
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. This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare. The Winery Bonny Doon Vineyard, located in Santa…
Wine of the Week; 2009 Gérard Bertrand Saint-Chinian Syrah/Mourvèdre
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 Gérard Bertrand Saint-Chinian Syrah/Mourvèdre, and it’s a fantastic value! I picked up this wine at my local Costco for $11.59….
Book Review – Buy The Right Wine Every Time by Tom Stevenson
I’m a wine geek. Most of my friends are not. In fact, the vast majority of folks who enjoy drinking wine don’t want to put much thought into it beyond – what’s the occasion, and how much am I willing to spend for it? Wouldn’t it be nice if such folks had a handy-dandy reference…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva
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. This week’s wine, the 2009 Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva is a great value! The Winery According to importer Quintessential Wines the Viña Eguía winery and vineyards were established in 1973 in Elciego…
Wine of the Week; 2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia
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. Or for this week, an outstanding wine – the 2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia. The Winery In the late 1960’s, Joseph Phelps was running one of the largest construction companies in the…
Wine of the Week: 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas
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 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines….
#WineWednesday Review-Geyser Peak Uncensored
Geyser Peak Winery was founded in 1880 as California’s 29th bonded winery by German immigrant Augustus Quitzow, one of Sonoma County’s pioneer winemakers. Geyser Peak is located in Alexander Valley in Northern Sonoma County. Although, they announced last month they will be moving to the former Alderbrook property in Healdsburg. The new Geyser Peak location will be near the…