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The Tenth Annual World’s Largest Blind Tasting of American True Rosés–Part One
This past weekend, I invited a few wine professionals here in Houston to my house for what I believe to be the largest blind tasting of American True Rosés, This year we tasted 51 wines, which was one less than … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist5 viewscaliforniacarnerosgrenachelodimendocinooregon - news
Napa Winery With Several 100-Point Red Wines Releases Promising White Wine
Flowers, leaves, dry earth and bark were intoxicating while impressionistic images of trees and scrub zipped by and billowy cloud formations peaked here and there through the top of the canopies created by majestic, towering trees; the fiercely beating heart … Continue reading → The post Napa Winery With Several 100-Point Red Wines Releases Promising White Wine appeared first on Dame Wine .
by damewine3 viewsdame-winecabernet-sauvignoncalifornianapa-valley - news
INSIDER DEAL! 50% OFF Winesmith Heringer Vineyards Tannat
The guy who literally wrote the book on winemaking (Clark Smith) returns with another masterful wine, the Winesmith Heringer Vineyards ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen3 viewsinsider-deals9californiadealstannat - news
INSIDER DEAL! SAVE $30 On Sonoma Gourmet Pasta Sauce Perfection
Deliciously scrumptious pasta sauces from the flavor experts at Sonoma Gourmet – at an amazing discount! Butternut Squash, Cherry Tomato ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen4 views10californiadealsinsider-dealsorganicvegan - news
INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Il Granaio Super Tuscan Style Sangiovese
25 months in oak does a Sangiovese good! It’s the return of the 94+ point, BULK BUY Rated Peterson Winery ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen6 viewsinsider-deals10bulk-buycaliforniacalifornia-dry-creek-valleydeals - news
The Random Samples—5/22/2026
It is time for another edition of “Random Samples”–I occasionally get samples from marketing agencies and/or producers. These can often be grouped together into some sort of overarching theme: Muret-Gaston is French for Old Friends (not really, but it should … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist5 viewsapplegate-valleycaliforniaitalian-wineitalyloire-valleymontepulciano - news
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review
This wine is a cabernet sauvignon from Truchard in Carneros near Napa in California. The Carneros region is a little […] The post Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell4 viewswine-reviewscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniacarnerosnapa-valleyred-wine - news
INSIDER DEAL! 61% OFF Miner The Iliad White Wine
91-93 points and DISCOUNTED $26 a bottle! Don’t miss this mini-vertical of a very Rhone-like and age-worthy white blend from ... Read more
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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll District Merlot Review
A nice cheeseburger wine! We review the Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Oak Knoll District Merlot Lot 148. Merlot from the ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen4 viewscaliforniahighly-recommendedmerlottrader-joe-s - news
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 .
by Dallas Wine Chick6 viewsblogcaliforniapinot-noirred-winesonomawine-education - news
Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist6 viewsbarolobeaujolaiscaliforniachampagnechardonnaygamay - news
Celebrating 50 Years of Great American Wines
In 1976, American winemakers bested their French counterparts at the Judgment of Paris. It’s truly remarkable how much progress American wine has made since then.
by Eric Asimov1 viewinternal-open-access-from-nlwinesunited-statescaliforniaoregon - news
INSIDER DEAL! Slingshot North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon – Bullseye
Looking for a juicy, flavorful Cab with just the right amount of oak? You don’t want to miss the 92-93 ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen5 views9cabernet-sauvignoncaliforniacalifornia-lake-countydealshighly-recommended - news
INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Rutherford Ranch Abela Vineyard Red 65% OFF
SAVE an incredible $55 A BOTTLE on this estate vineyard blend from Rutherford, Napa Valley. Don’t miss the fantastic 2021 ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen4 views10californiadealsinsider-dealsred-blendssaturday-splurge - news
Member’s Mark Sallyvine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Review
Another nice Cab find from Sam’s Club, we review the Member’s Mark Private Reserve Sallyvine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen5 viewscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniahighly-recommendedsam-s-club - news
Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 130
A nice wine that is a good example of some of the disadvantages of the Trader Joe’s model, we review ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen4 viewscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniatrader-joe-s - news
INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Dry Creek Rosé – The Definition of Tasty
This is about as “can’t miss” as our deals get. Pedroncelli Winery returns with the new vintage of their single ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen6 viewsinsider-deals9californiacalifornia-dry-creek-valleydealshighly-recommended - news
Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist6 viewsbeaujolaiscabernet-franccaliforniacastilla-y-leonchampagnechardonnay - news
INSIDER DEAL! Sonoma Gourmet Olive and Avocado Oils
Deliciously flavored California olive and avocado oils from Sonoma Gourmet – at an amazing discount! Basil Pesto, Zesty Lemon, Garlic ... Read more
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Lava Cap Barbera Review
Excellent Barbera from the Sierra Foothills of California, we review the Lava Cap Barbera. Barbera grown in volcanic soils at ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen3 viewsbarberacalifornia - news
The Random Samples—5/8/2026
It is time for another edition of “Random Samples”–I occasionally get samples from marketing agencies and/or producers. These can often be grouped together into some sort of overarching theme: Muret-Gaston is French for Old Friends (not really, but it should … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist4 viewscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniachardonnaygrilloitalian-wineitaly - news
Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist4 viewscabernet-franccabernet-sauvignoncaliforniachenin-blancloire-valley-vouvraymerlot - news
INSIDER DEAL! 62% OFF 92-94 Point Fifth Hill Sonoma Mountain Reds
Save over $30 a bottle on these Sonoma Mountain, single vineyard, very small production (less than 300 cases of each) ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen7 views109bulk-buycaliforniadealsinsider-deals - news
INSIDER DEAL! 94-Point Cabernet 70% OFF!
SAVE $42 A BOTTLE on the 94-point Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon for the next day. One of our most popular ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen6 viewsinsider-deals9cabernet-sauvignoncaliforniadealshighly-recommended