Bacio Divino 2006 Pazzo, Napa
I was surprised when I saw this on the wine shelves. Ialways have a bottle of two in my cellar, and I always pay around$30 a bottle… gladly. A Sangiovese that …
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Newton 2001 Unfiltered Merlot, Napa Valley
A Merlot for Bordeaux drinkers. Wet earth & allspice underpin the enticing aroma of smoked plums. Well-balanced, fresh cherry notes and tannin deliver a multi-layered experience.
Summers 2005 Charbono, Napa Valley
Yes, the mercury has risen, the muggies are threatening, and the food most of us crave has likely become lighter. So why extol the virtues of a wine of only moderate …
Luna 2007 Sangiovese, Napa
Year in year out, this is one of the best cal-ital wines made. Brilliant cranberry and leather notes balance out on a ripe framework, with a touch of nutmeg and potpourri …
The Real Napa Valley
I recently had the pleasure of teaching two wine classes featuring the Napa Valley wines and was absolutely stunned by the range of flavors, aromas, and, yes, styles that the students …
Buehler 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
This hearkens back to the halcyon days when my friend Jonathan Newman was the Chairman of the PLCB. I still remember all those great deals on top-shelf Napa Cabernet. Although the …
Markham 2003 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
Soft & fleshy with a core of fresh raspberries and a grapey nose of black pepper. An excellent value for zin.
Lail Vineyards 2005 “Blueprint” Red
Lail’s J. Daniel Cuvée is one of the legends of California. The only problem is that it’ll set you back a beautiful penny. This is what makes the “Blueprint” proprietary blend …
Luna 2006 Pinot Grigio, Napa County
Surprisingly bold, this Pinot Grigio is a far cry from the stuff in the six-pack. But for all its idiosyncrasy, it works. And for $10.99, it is most definitely worth a …