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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 cyclist1 viewatlas-peakchampagnechardonnaygrilloitalian-winenapa-valley - news
Heitz Cellar masterclass: DFWE New York 2026
Tasting back to 1979…
by Jonathan Cristaldi2 viewsnapa-valleycabernet-sauvignonwinewine-regionsusacalifornia - news
2022 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet for a Special Birthday
On May 15, Stu and Charlie Smith, along with François Bugué, the Smiths’ associate winemaker, celebrated Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s 55th birthday. The celebration marked Stu’s signing of the paperwork in 1971 to acquire the Spring Mountain property that is home to Smith-Madrone’s vineyards and winery. Stu and Charlie started planting the vineyard the next year and their first vintage was […] The post 2022 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet for a Special Birthday appeared first on Pull That Cork .
by Nancy (CSW)3 viewstasting-notescabernet-franccabernet-sauvignonnapa-valleyspring-mountain-district-ava - news
Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Shipping
When summer arrives in full swing, so do warmer days—and with them, the importance of thoughtful wine shipping. From our cellar to your doorstep, every bottle deserves to arrive in perfect condition. That’s why we offer temperature-controlled shipping to help protect the integrity of our wines during the hottest months of the year. In this […] The post Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Shipping appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
by Caly Ball Bendyk2 viewswinefaqsfeaturedfrank-family-vineyardsnapa-valleynapa-valley-wine - news
The Tenth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American True Rosés–Flights 7-9
In late May, 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 →
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2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, From St Helena in Napa Valley
Photo ©Michael Kelly The Winery Photo from Spottswoode Website The Winery was established in 1882 by founder Mrs. Albert Spotts. The property was later acquired in 1972 by Mary and Jack Novak. Mary released their first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1982, one hundred years after its founding. They have consistently received high praise and scores for […]
by mkellywine4 viewsuncategorizedgilbert-fireplace-bbq-snapa-cabernet-sauvoignonnapa-valleynapoleon-bbq-grillsspottswoode-winery - news
Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality
While technology increasingly influences every stage of the customer journey, Napa Valley's approach remains distinctly human: using digital tools to enhance, rather than replace, personal relationships and authentic experiences. The post Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Visit Napa Valley4 viewslatest-newsdigital-innovationhospitalitynapa-valleysustainabilitytechnology-wine - news
Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality
While technology increasingly influences every stage of the customer journey, Napa Valley's approach remains distinctly human: using digital tools to enhance, rather than replace, personal relationships and authentic experiences. The post Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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2023 Taplin Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
The post 2023 Taplin Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review .
by Catherine Fallis4 viewsnew-worldnorth-americaredsstill-winesavacabernet-sauvignon - 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 .
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The last freakin’ article on the Judgment of Paris (again)
So, it's the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris today. For those who don't know of it, but still drink wine, this probably means that you're a GenXer or younger as even the oldest of us couldn't legally drink when this tasting event came to pass that supposedly put California on the map and gave the French a spanking. Please do read the Wikipedia article above and it lays out all the 'shocking' details of it. When I mentioned the 40th anniversary back in 2016, I feel there was a lot more 'huzzah' about it. The main reason being that a lot of those who participated were still alive and everyone wanted to undoubtedly celebrate it while the livin' was still good. Indeed, most everyone who was key to the event has now left us for the open bar in the sky. The biggie in that group was Steven…
by Miquel Hudin4 viewscalifornian-winesnapa-valley - news
Wine, Women, & Music | Festival Napa Valley @ Trefethen Family Vineyards
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by Lisa Fonville3 viewseventnapa-valley - 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 →
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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
Obnoxious, In a Good Way, Part 2 (More from Del Dotto Vineyards)
Remember when I kind of wanted to hate that big-ass Napa Cab from Del Dotto Vineyards? Well, there’s now a sequel to that story. Not too long ago, Shannon and I managed to escape the confines of our typical (yet blissful!) domestic scenario for a date night, and once again I decided to indulge her […] Source
by 1WineDude4 viewssexy-wineswine-reviewdel-dotto-vineyardsnapa-valley - news
Napa County Historical Society Announces Inaugural Heritage White House Dinner
Featuring Seven Premier Napa Valley Wineries May 18, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Napa County Historical Society (NCHS) is proud to announce the inaugural Heritage White House Dinner, an elegant [...]
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Frantzén & Cauble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Vinoteket and Winefinder (a Swedish online wine shop) held a tasting with the first wines from a collaboration between three-star Michelin chef Björn Frantzén and Master Sommelier Ian Cauble. They presented 3 wines, of which I tasted two. The first was the wine that was launched at this event, their Frantzén & Cauble Cabernet Sauvignon […] Continue reading: Frantzén & Cauble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley The post Frantzén & Cauble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Anders Åhlén . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
by Anders Åhlén3 viewswine-producer-profileschateauneuf-du-papeinternet-wine-shopnapa-valleyonline-wine-merchants - news
Top Wines From Napa Valley
Wondering which wines Napa Valley is known for? We’re sharing Napa Valley’s top varieties, along with some great examples to look for. The post Top Wines From Napa Valley first appeared on NapaValley.com .
by WineCountry Collective3 viewswinenapa-valleywine-education - 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
2-Day Wine Tasting Itinerary in St. Helena
With so many winery options in Napa, it’s hard to know where to start. Our 2-day tasting itinerary in St. Helena will have you sampling from some of the best. The post 2-Day Wine Tasting Itinerary in St. Helena first appeared on NapaValley.com .
by Devin Parr3 viewsitinerarieswineriesnapa-valleyst-helenawine-tasting - 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 →
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Elevated from the Start: Sterling Vineyards Wins Global Recognition for Innovative Wine Tourism
By transforming a simple arrival into a signature moment, Sterling has redefined what it means to welcome guests. The post Elevated from the Start: Sterling Vineyards Wins Global Recognition for Innovative Wine Tourism appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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From Red Carpet to Red Wines: Frank Family Vineyards’ Hollywood Roots
At Frank Family Vineyards, storytelling has always been at the heart of the experience. Long before the first vines were planted or the first vintage bottled, Rich and Leslie Frank were immersed in stories—shaping them, sharing them, and bringing them to life on screens large and small. Today, that same spirit of creativity, intention, and […] The post From Red Carpet to Red Wines: Frank Family Vineyards’ Hollywood Roots appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
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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 →
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