Gems in My Glass . . . May 2012
Gems in My Glass . . . May 2012 Scott Harvey Winery J&S Reserve 2009 Barbera, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County CA: Bright fruit and anise spice capture the senses with this polished Barbera....
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Castello di Amorosa 2009 Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria, CA: Fresh churned butter, tropical fruit and a trace of citrus entice the nose. Ripe melon, sliced pineapple and fig jam...
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Finger Lakes Region of New York: Elegant, Ageworthy Wines (Part One) Meandering through the Finger Lakes Wine Region proved to be most enjoyable and enlightening; the bucolic setting, the...
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Finger Lakes Wine Region of New York: Elegant, Ageworthy Wines (Part Two) Continuing from my July Gems article on this fascinating region, here are more impressive wines that really enthralled my...
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The enlightening discoveries that delightfully unfolded during my recent trip to Mendocino County, California left me quite impressed. The focus on organic and biodynamic farming here is deeply rooted...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . October 2012
McCay Cellars 2010 Zinfandel, Lodi, CA: This rich, jammy, concentrated elixir shouts ZIN before the glass reaches your lips! Gobs of ripe berries, plums, and sweet spices coat the palate with a...
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The Messenger Telegram NV White Wine Number One, California: Bottled by Art & Farm Wine in Mendocino County, here is a mouthwatering, delicious white wine. Citrus and white flowers greet the...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . December 2012
Jordan Vineyard & Winery 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California: At 12 years this impressively balanced Cabernet Sauvignon (75% CS, 25% Merlot) is still strutting its stuff – wow....
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . February 2013
Rich jammy fruit, lovely balance and old vine character – Lodi terroir shines brightly! McCay Cellars 2009 Jupiter Zinfandel: McCay Cellars recently opened their new tasting room in Lodi, where...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . March 2013
The 2013 Monterey Wine Competition held in King City this month brought forth a dazzling assortment of Platinum, Double Gold and Gold worthy wines. Among my favorites at this year’s competition...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . April 2013
Appellation St Helena wines continue to impress! The second annual bASH Wine and Food Pairing Competition was a big success again this year with impressive wine producers from the St. Helena...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . May 2013
A new impressive discovery (Pech Merle Winery) and revisiting one fourteen years after my first visit (Jarvis Winery) – both captured my attention and charmed my senses recently: Pech Merle 2010 Pinot...
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Gems in My Glass . . . June 2013 Lavender Ridge Vineyard & Winery 2012 Rolle, Sierra Foothills, California: Citrus blossom aromas delightfully arouse the senses with this crisp Rolle (a dry white...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . July 2013
MID-AMERICAN WINE COMPETITION 2013 Take a stroll down wine trails in Mid-America to unleash some deliciously refreshing and well-made wines from the center of the USA. I recently judged the...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . August 2013
Wines from the Eastern Seaboard Take Center Stage (Part 1) Fall is just around the corner. It’s a great time to visit the USA’s east coast and take in the mesmerizing change of colors dotting the...
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Wines from the Eastern Seaboard Take Center Stage (Part 2) As promised (continuing from Part 1 posted a few weeks ago), here are additional impressive wines from the USA’s Eastern Seaboard, crafted...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . October 2013
Pech Merle 2010 Chardonnay; Russian River Valley, California: Inviting aromas of stone fruit and minerality on the nose lead the way. Expanding on the palate are layers of citrus adorned Bosc pear,...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . November 2013
Wineries and winemakers in the Willamette Valley continue to broaden their offerings of stunning Pinot Noir from vineyards across this American Viticultural Area. It is no surprise that Oregon’s...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . December 2013
Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay; Gold Ridge Hills, Sonoma Coast, California: Here is a charming, well-crafted Burgundian style Chardonnay. Crisp green apple and subtle toasty notes enchant...
View ArticleGems in My Glass . . . January 2014
CABERNET SAUVIGNON from the Pacific Coast Four of my fellow wine colleagues and I took part in an enlightening Cabernet Sauvignon tasting in Geyserville this month. We blind tasted twelve Cabernet...
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