Category Archives: Wines from California

Ramey Claret Wine 2006; Ramey Winery

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

A Napa Valley Claret from the Ramey Winery The term “Claret” encompasses quite a few definitions over time. Ramey Winery calls this a Claret wine, rather than a simple Cabernet Blend.  This is a worthy classification and true in the sense of traditional … Continue reading →

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Pinot Noir Wine Review: 2007 Paraiso, a Californian Pinot Noir

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

It’s Been Said that California Struggles with Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir grape is known for being quite fickled; it enjoys a cool growing season yet then demands warmth close to harvest time. In California, cooler areas eventually became identified … Continue reading →

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Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch 2007 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

A Chardonnay to join Pinot Noirs from the Patz & Hall Winery Inspired, and jealous, by Gigi’s meeting of  Donald Patz himself; it seemed a good time to review the 2007 Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay. It was great … Continue reading →

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Mount Eden Chardonnay 2006; Santa Cruz, California Wine Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine for The Colder Months Mount Eden Chardonnay has one of the longest bottling lineages in California.  This full-bodied California Chardonnay wine is perfect for the fall and winter months.  Vintages such as 2006 also make for … Continue reading →

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Louis Roederer Champagne; N.V. Roederer Estate Brut

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Roederer Sparkling Wine Review from Anderson Valley,  California It’s true that fine winemaking that has made Roederer Champagne among the most sought-after in the world. While many might of heard of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne even if only be mention … Continue reading →

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Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel 07 Wine Review: Dry Creek Valley, California

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

 I recently was looking for a zinfandel wine and picked up a bottle of red Zinfandel 2007 from Frei Brothers in Sonoma, California. Actually the label identified it as a “reserve” but then, I am pretty sure that all of … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Merlot 2005 Napa Valley, California: Wine Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

No Oscars for Poor, Poor Franciscan Merlot Do you remember when everyone just loved Merlot? It was THE red wine of choice for years. It was the wine of choice of everyone’s lips for quite a few years in the … Continue reading →

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Coming Home to California Chardonnay Wine

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

How Mount Eden Brings Us Back Chardonnay Wine Tastings; then and now Perhaps 15 years ago a number of us who drink wine on a regular basis decided to do a blind tasting of the California Chardonnays. I am pretty … Continue reading →

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California Zinfandel Wine Review: SALDO Zinfandel 2007

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Zinfandel Wine Review for a Classic California Zinfandel Where to start with this California Zinfandel? Perhaps with the minimalist label that was written on a label maker — you know the ones. They make labels in strips perhaps a half … Continue reading →

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Calera 2008 California Chardonnay Wine Review; Central Coast, California

Posted on April 30, 2010 by admin

Loving Calera; Loving Limestone; but not the Chardonnay First, once again, I have to preface this Chardonnay wine review by saying, I am not a huge fan of California Chardonnays. I’m just not. I don’t know why, but there is … Continue reading →

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