Crown Valley Winery

• May 2013

  Gruner Veltliner, arguably the original hipster wine, has grown up and become a standard in the classical pantheon of top white wines. Along the way it was revealed that in Austria, Gruner is often a simple table wine, served in crown-capped liter bottles and not the subject of fawning terms of endearment. Yes, Gruner Veltliner is capable of rem... Read More

  From the article Gruner Around the Globe

  
  
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  July 2012

  Crown Valley Muscat Canelli 2007

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  This wine had a grapefruit and citrus nose.a little bit of a Fruity flavor with a very smooth refreshing finish. Read More

  Wine review by lakenvelder

  
  
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  June 2012

  Crown Valley Muscat Canelli 2007

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  No written review

  Wine review by lakenvelder

  
  

• May 2011

  Had one of those once in a lifetime days betting the ponies today.  With the winnings, i'm probably going to be budgeting up to $1500.00 on some more expensive wines I haven't been able to afford in the $80-$200 range.  Any suggestions?  I favor a right-bank bordeaux style for reds but also enjoy a medium bodied cabernet style, along with rhone ... Read More

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  April 2011

  Crown Valley Winery Blackberry Ozark Highlands 2008

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  I won't be rude but I felt like this wine was very weak in color which surprised me considering the fruit it is made from. Also, the sweetness of it is so strong that it was very difficult to just sit down and drink, even with a meal. I guess I was just looking for something with more body that reflected the nuances of the fruit itself. Each ... Read More

  Wine review by netofbeing

  
  

• January 2011

  Living in Sonoma County my cellar is pretty Cali-Centric. I mean in an earthquake it just may break off and fall into the Pacific Ocean. So tonight I'm going with something completely different. I picked up an El Nido Clio 2008 that I'm giving a test drive to see if I want more. Anything other than California wine or Rhones and I am treading on ... Read More

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• January 2011

  The results are in for the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Competition and there are a lot of medals coming back to the Livermore Valley.  With over 5000 entries this year the competition was tuff.  Here is a list of the medal winning Livermore wineries. Bent Creek Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Chouinard Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery,... Read More

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• September 2010

  I only just found out thatRomanee ContiLa Tacheare actually defined as specific regions as per the international agreementsnot bad one vineyard 1.63Ha or 4 Acres and it is its own regionOnly in France! Read More

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• September 2010

  So I'm just wondering......what's everyone's take on the old screw caps vs cork debate....?  How would you best describe the role of each, and overcome perceptual barriers....? Read More

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• June 2010

  Hey All:Just read a terrific book about a little known grape, the Norton. Book is titled, "The Wild Vine" by Todd Kliman. Grown basically in Virginia and Missouri. Incredible story as this grape has experienced several periods of tremendous popularity and significant obscurity throughout US history. Give this one a read- I think you'll like it. ... Read More

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