Louis M Martini Napa Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 (Bin 905)
If you are a fan of the Cali Cabs then this one is the belle of the ball! Rich dark fruit and a long lingering finish. The oak is...
Los Vascos Grande Reserve – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 (Willow Park)
This Chilean wine from the Colchagua Valley has great earthiness and some nice tertiary notes. I like the bright fruit in this wine and it never hurts that your...
Villa des Anges – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 (J. Webb)
What a great take on Cabernet Sauvignon! This wine comes from the south of France and uses the talents of winemaker Jeff Carell. If you see his name on...
Jean Louis Chavy – Chardonnay – 2015 (J. Webb)
This is a beautiful wine that I would not expect in this price range given that it comes from the village of Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy. This wine is my...
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River – Chardonnay – 2015 (Bin 905)
I had to include a Chardonnay from California given their success at the Judgement of Paris in 1976. This Russian River example takes advantage of the fog which ensures...
Espino – Chardonnay – 2014 (Zyn)
I am always game to try a wine that offers a twist. A Chilean Chardonnay but made by a top French producer from Chablis in William Fevre. This wine...
Fougeray de Beauclair – Bourgogne Rouge – 2014 (Zyn)
I had to try a Burgundian Pinot and this a perfect example of the basic village wine with plenty of elegance and charm. It is very tart and fresh. ...
Manos Negros Red Soil – Pinot Noir – 2012 (Willow Park)
I have more experience with Chile than Argentina so this seemed like a great Pinot Noir to start with. It comes from iron rich red soils of Neuquen in...
Castel Sallegg – Pinot Grigio – 2015 (J.Webb)
This is the only bottle labeled Pinot Grigio of the tasting from the north end of Italy in the Alto Adige region. Of all the tastings I have done...
Adelsheim – Pinot Gris – 2012 (Zyn)
Lake Country, Alsace and now Oregon! The Willamette Valley is another great destination for Westerners. This wine is so interesting because to me it falls exactly in between a...
Domaine Zinck – Pinot Gris – 2015 (Bin 905)
A beautiful Alsatian treatment with wonderful mouth feel and full body. There is a distinct smokiness and some spice that peak my interest on top of a strong...
Summerhill – Organic Pinot Gris – 2016 (Willow Park)
The Lake Country area around Kelowna is becoming quite a strong region for Pinot Gris. Summerhill has a really decent product with its organic Pinot Gris. I love the...