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The 2021 Nero d’Avola from Adelaide Hills is a wine that feels both distinctive and refined
The 2021 Nero d’Avola from Adelaide Hills is a wine that feels both distinctive and refined The post The 2021 Nero d’Avola from Adelaide Hills is a wine that feels both distinctive and refined appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Punta Mita, Where Care Feels as Exceptional as the View
Punta Mita, Where Care Feels as Exceptional as the View The post Punta Mita, Where Care Feels as Exceptional as the View appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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2022 Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2002 Smith-Story Cabernet Smith-Madrone Winery & Vineyards is dedicated to estate-grown wines produced exclusively from its dry-farmed vineyards on a historic 200-acre ranch in the Napa Valley hills. With roots tracing back to the 1880s and a philosophy centered on careful stewardship of the land, the winery reflects both a deep respect for terroir and a commitment to low-intervention winemaking. The post 2022 Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Davis Bynum: Russian River Valley Pinot
Davis Bynum has a long Sonoma history, including pioneering single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley grapes in 1973. The brand was sold to the Klein family, who run Rodney Strong, in 2007, and Greg Morthole has been the winemaker there for about two decades. The post Davis Bynum: Russian River Valley Pinot appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Lambert Bridge: Where Dry Creek Cabernet Slows You Down in the Best Possible Way
Lambert Bridge’s 2013 Limited Selection is exactly the kind of bottle that reminds you why Dry Creek makes Cabernet that can strut and still whisper at the same time. It’s polished, unapologetically Sonoma, but with just enough restraint to keep you coming back to the glass. The post Lambert Bridge: Where Dry Creek Cabernet Slows You Down in the Best Possible Way appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Sipping the Story: Where Every Glass Tells a Little More
Recently, James McPhail shared the arc of his 30-year journey in winemaking—from his early days at Kistler and other wineries to buying back the McPhail brand from Hess Collection in 2024. Along the way, he talked about the projects that define him today, including Tongue Dancer Wines, which he and his wife Carrie founded in 2012, as well as his work as an independent winemaker for a range of other brands. Throughout the conversation, James’s commitment to sustainable farming came through clearly, along with the distinction he draws between being an independent winemaker and simply serving as a consultant. The post Sipping the Story: Where Every Glass Tells a Little More appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World
Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World The post Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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When Time Slows in the Glass
There are moments when a wine feels less like a drink and more like a time capsule — a connection to place, patience, and the art of letting things evolve. The 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers was one of those bottles. The post When Time Slows in the Glass appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Discovering Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel: The Grower Bubbly That Puts the Big Houses on Notice
Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel is the kind of under‑the‑radar grower bubbly that makes you wonder why you’ve been paying big house prices for so long. The post Discovering Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel: The Grower Bubbly That Puts the Big Houses on Notice appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .