Category Archives: Napa Valley wines

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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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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A Lovely Napa Valley Chardonnay Wine Review

Posted on April 30, 2010 by admin

2007 Cuvaison Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California It’s not often that I actually crave a Chardonnay. Particularly warily, I have been on California Chardonnays and their often intense perfusions of oakeyness. Chardonnay has it’s Time This past Sunday was one … Continue reading →

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2007 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Caravan from Napa Valley, California: Wine Review

Posted on April 23, 2010 by admin

Darioush Winery Crafts a Caravan California Cabernet Darioush Winery is known for the Bordeaux styled reds.  The 2007 Caravan is no exception, made mostly from Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. What do You Call a Travelling Cabernet? The name Caravan … Continue reading →

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2007 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Napa Valley California Red Wine

Posted on April 2, 2010 by admin

Napa Valley Winery Punch: Merlot and Cabernet The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon‘s from California are said not be as fine as the Pinot Noirs of that year.. so says the French wine snob that sits across from me. Still, a Friday … Continue reading →

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Buehler Zinfandel 2007 Wine Review; a Lovely Napa Valley, California Zinfandel

Posted on April 20, 2009 by admin

Last night I went to the “wine wall” in my house , a large rack where I keep reasonably priced wines I want to try and review. I closed my eyes and reached out, blind. I pulled out Buehlerâ’s Zinfandel … Continue reading →

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