This summer, discover an unexpected side of Napa Valley. This world famous wine region may be known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but thanks to the region’s diversity of soils and climate, Napa Valley vintners also produce many world-class white and rosé...
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Craig Donofrio is an Advanced Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers and has worked and consulted for some of the nation's top restaurants. He is chief food/wine photographer at Grapevine Studios (www.grapevinestudios.blogspot.com).
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Napa on SnoothMar 9, 2009
Today I attended one of my favorite tastings of the year, the Taste Napa Valley tour, where I tasted no lessthan 65 great to wonderful wines, mostly King Cabernet himself. I have listed the high lights of the day here. More will follow. 2005 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa- Gorgeous fruit forward with a lush mouth feel. Dense currant with...
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Napa Girl Independent wine shops, Not snobs more more versed than novices . In RISo alot of smaller Napa wineries , I won't be able to get. Just looking for great wine valves under 20$ that I can find and share with friends , NO Blog, just good drinking wines.Will probably be a one time wine party unless it goes over well, the host is a sno... Read More
May 2013
Funny thread. I was visiting Mom this past weekend, moving her actually, and ... hectares of vines, whereas Napa in CA has about 43000 and there are many other AVAs. Comparing the wines of one small region to a mix from elsewhere is a bit unfair. In the same way, one would expect that the Zins from Dry Creek would have more in common with each... Read More
May 2013
Open oer 24 hours and I got the last bit, so I believe oxygen robbed me of this experience. Nose of stewed red berry and currant. Tomato leaf and red berry compote aromas. Oxidation setting in. All red currant and stewed red fruit with some herbs. Read More
May 2013
I was really surprised that a wine this relatively cheap could provide such a lovely buttery taste. Read More
May 2013
I just recently heard Heitz is a free tasting, what class...would love to try their 01' Marthas...just might have to stop by when I'm up! Read More
May 2013
Excellent report, VO. I really appreciate your combination of off-the-beaten-path producers and very-much-on-the-beaten-path producers. Read More
May 2013
That was a really nice read....thanks for posting it. Read More
May 2013
Sip 'n spit! lol Read More
May 2013
Nice write up Vegas. Not sure how you pile so many stops into one day but more power to you. Well done! Read More
May 2013
I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places I'd never been (most of them). I went during BottleRock Napa, but alas, didn't partake in an y of those festivities. Some great finds, so I have listed/linked any of the wines I rated over 90 points, should anyone have interest, or their own thoughts on the wines. Wit... Read More
Dec 8, 2009
Every time I visit Napa I have a great time. Make sure you plan ahead though. The options can be overwhelming!
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Recently had a Darioush Duel Cabernet/Shiraz blend 2005 I bought it at the vineyard and it was wonderful Mmmmm
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