by Keith S Wallace | 2014, California, Collide, Mark Herold | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Mark’s new tasting room just opened in Napa –just down from the Oxbow Public Market– a scant three months before I reviewed his wines. I loved the room –super fun and modern– but another journalist gently pointed out that it was... by Keith S Wallace | Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, wine review | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
When students ask me where they should visit when traveling to Napa Valley, I’ll rattle off a few wineries. If someone asks me if they should go to Sonoma or Napa, I’ll always lead them towards the former. Take Robert Young winery. The winery is a barn,... by Keith S Wallace | 2012, California, syrah, wine review | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Personally, I’m more of a fan of the R8: in any case, it’s a rare pleasure to argue with a Cali winemaker over his choice of SEPTA commutes. Kieran is a Philly native who got his start at Chaddsford Winery as a cellar rat back in 2005, back when... by Keith S Wallace | California, Sauvignon Blanc, wine review | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Does this winery even exist? If one drives up to it’s Calistoga address, you won’t see any signs or even any employees. The winery has been converted into a facility to entertain VIP guests of the Kendall-Jackson empire. It seems all winemaking is... by Keith S Wallace | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, wine review | American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
This was a wine I featured in the annual “8 wines to try before you die” class, which probably should be re-named “Keith’s wonky wine class.” Like must Napa Cabs that are typically sold for over $50, this is a great wine. But this wine is...