As covered in our previous article, we initially connected with Hoss Milone, winemaker for Brutocao Family Vineyards, for the purpose of learning more about the Coro Mendocino organization. But we learned very quickly that, wonderful as Coro Mendocino is, Brutocao has a lot more to offer than just that. The Brutocao family emigrated from Italy…
A couple of years ago we were sitting with winemaker Antoine Favero on the tasting patio of Mazzocco Sonoma winery in the Dry Creek Valley discussing the winery. As our visit was wrapping up, Antoine asked us if we’d like to accompany him the next afternoon to Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery in Hopland to…
Love, love, love Rodney Strong Wines. From the six I tasted in 2019 to the 2018 single bottle reserve Cabernet Sauvignon I tasted a year ago which also made my Best of 2023 list. From the New York International Wine Competition two years ago: Rodney Strong Wine Estates (Healdsburg, CA) Double Gold medal: Russian River Valley;…
PASO ROBLES – ONX Wines is thrilled to announce that its 2021 Noble Intrigue, has secured the #45 position on Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s prestigious Cellar Select list. This accolade not only highlights the exceptional quality of the wine but also reinforces the winery’s commitment to crafting unique and captivating wines that resonate with enthusiasts around…
We have long expressed our love and support of old vineyards, including promoting California’s Historic Vineyard Society (HVS) whenever possible. At the just concluded 2024 international event of The Old Vine Conference, they announced that their 2025 event would be held in October at Copia, Napa in partnership with ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) along…
Been getting to the Napa and Lodi wine areas annually the last few years. We try to do only one or two wineries per day, so we have time for leisurely lunches and time to enjoy the landscape. I scour the internet looking for wineries that are new for me to visit, and of course…
I was wholly unaware of the 100% single varietal Napa reds from Component Wine, from 19th century “heritage” vineyards, until this tasting. I read the press release below where I learned about the challenges from the weather that winemaker Marc Gagnon faced in 2022 and that Gagnon is also the Co-Founder & Director of Winemaking…
Join the Tradition! 40th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival: A Must-Experience Wine Celebration On October 19, 2024, join the Santa Barbara Vintners to celebrate 40 years of exceptional wines at the legendary festival featuring gourmet food, world-class wines, and entertainment. Buellton, California—The Santa Barbara Vintners Association proudly announces the historic 40th annual celebration of Santa Barbara…
I’ve always been a fan of Italy’s Prosecco sparkling wine for at least two reasons: it’s much less expensive than Champagne and it’s perfect in any kind of Spritz cocktail. (I recently brought a bottle to a friend that only drinks sweet drinks. I blended a couple of ounces with Limoncello and club soda; she…
The USA had a strong performance at the world’s largest wine competition with Virginia and Pennsylvania recording their first ever Gold medals Results from the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 (DWWA) saw the USA continue its strong record in the global competition with a host of top medals and wins for two emerging US…
