Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Markham Vineyards Revisited

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 Back in the 1990's when Merlot was a hot commodity, Markham was a marquee brand. It was from Napa Valley, around $25 bucks a bottle, an...
Monday, April 21, 2025

Textbook 2022 Pey Family Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($40)

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    I know Jonathan Pey best for his work in Marin County (a very cool climate just north of the Golden Gate Bridge), where he made Riesling...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Auteur 2022 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros ($65)

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Kenneth Juhasz is making some very Burgundian-inspired, spectacular wines at Sonoma-based Auteur. This Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay is decidedly...
Sunday, March 9, 2025

Calera 2021 Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir Mt. Harlan, CA ($125)

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   I have to hand it to Calera winemaker Mike Waller, this wine speaks softly, but exudes class. Made from an 11-acre vineyard of 4 hilltop...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Sky 2017 Zinfandel Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley ($48)

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  It's been a little while since I have tried Sky's wines, but I've always found them to be well made and very reflective of th...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Smith Madrone 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District Napa Valley ($65)

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 If you're looking for a truly age-worthy Cab from Napa Valley at a reasonable price, seek out this gem from Spring Mountain. Yes, it is...
Saturday, December 21, 2024

Brandlin Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder Napa Valley ($110)

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 I can't say enough good things about the 2021 vintage for Napa Cabernet. Early estimations were largely extremely positive, but the mor...