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2008 Sonoma Zinfandel

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I’m kicking off 2012’s first Global Tasting Initiative with Zinfandel, one of my favorite domestic wines and one that seems to be too easily dismissed by...

January 2, 2012 in Wine Reviews
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Paso Robles Cabernet

By Gregory Dal Piaz

While assembling wines to taste for my recent look at $20 Cabernet, I was struck by a number of familiar brands from Paso Robles at or below this price...

December 21, 2011 in Wine Reviews
California Pinot Noir $35-$45

By Gregory Dal Piaz

This is a packed field in California, and it could be argued that there is not a lot of value at this price point. In truth, I sometimes wonder how...

November 22, 2011 in Wine Reviews
2011 Harvest

By Gregory Dal Piaz

It’s finally over, for the most part. Why is that a big deal you ask? Well, primarily because harvest is typically over several weeks ago, that's why. The...

November 14, 2011 in The Grapevine
California ABC Industry Advisory

By Gregory Dal Piaz

With little fanfare, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control clarified its position on third party marketing programs as they pertain to...

November 2, 2011 in Wine Reviews
California's Best Grapes

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Want to know what I really drink when it comes to domestic wines? The truth is a little bit of everything, but I really do love my Zins and Petite Sirahs....

October 21, 2011 in Wine Reviews
Great California Cabernet

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Here’s a big pit of disaster if you ask me. Yes, there are plenty of compelling Cabernets being produced these days, but there is also far too much...

October 19, 2011 in Wine Reviews
6 Outstanding Domestic Reds

By Gregory Dal Piaz

While prices for premium Cabernet are really getting crazy, it is not to say that there aren’t any values out there. I found three great wines worth trying...

October 10, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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11 Great Reds from a Historic Napa District

By Gregory Dal Piaz

We've had a great month of tasting Cabernet here at Snooth, and we've saved the best for last. Napa Valley has a reputation for producing some of the best...

September 30, 2011 in Wine Reviews
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A Look at Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Once upon a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, you only needed to know about Napa Valley. Being a long valley opening virtually directly onto the San Pablo...

September 30, 2011 in Wine Regions
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