Teldeschi

• July 2014

  This article is going on my list of "Top 10 Reasons Lists Are ... ... ... Mauritson, Bella, heck, Teldeschi...Honestly, I've been to those VA wineries and there are hundreds better in Sonoma; never mind Napa, Paso, etc. Caymus is on there and yet this is supposed to be a value play? Year to year consistency?  Matthiasson and Big Table are cer... Read More

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• July 2014

  They did manage to get some good ones, Scholium, Lioco, Spottswode, Soliste (yay!), Arnot-Roberts, Hirsch, Littorai...http://www.thedailymeal.com/america-s-101-best-wineries-slideshow Read More

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• May 2013

  Fox asked me the other day if I was going to start a thread on this years growing season. I've been real busy with other things and haven't had much time to focus on the specifics of the 2013 season. But, things are getting off to an early start due to unusually warm Spring weather and a mild Winter where the Sierra snowpack is only 17% of norma... Read More

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• April 2013

  I am a new wine lover. A year or two ago I was having troubles staying away from 'the sauce'.  It wasn't alcoholism, per se, but it was getting to the point where I was spending much of my money and getting very little done. So, being that I am working in a fine dining restaurant, Carnevor Steakhouse in Milwaukee, WI, I decided to begin studying... Read More

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• March 2013

  Zinfandel, it’s no secret that I’ve carried on a long and intimate ... ... Ravenswood Zinfandel Teldeschi Dry Creek Valley 14.8% $30 Great, big, slightly jammy raspberry, Zin berry aromas with notes of vanilla and sweet cinnamon-sugar toast greet the nose. This is big entry, with a hint of sweetness accenting the plummy fruit which shows tons... Read More

  From the article California Zinfandel: A Lesson in Vintage and Regional Success

  
  
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  March 2013

  Ravenswood Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel 2007

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• October 2012

  I am an analytical kind of guy.  Also, sometimes the silliest questions pop into my mind.  I’ll bet there are people here who can shed some light on my questions, below.  During today’s mid-day constitutional (past all the tract houses, past the elementary school, to the snake- and small rodent-infested hiking trails, up and down the hills, over... Read More

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• August 2012

  Must admit I'm becoming a convert to this wine, I know it seems to get a lot of negative press having a reputation as a lowly ' Workhorse ' grape. but I enjoy the richness, tannins that grip you and the dense meaty flavours. I've recently had some very good ones, notably .........Paul Mas Estate Carignan Vieilles Vignes Savignac Vineyard 2010 Pa... Read More

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• August 2012

  Sometimes you see the option of a house wine in a menu.  What exactly is a house wine?  Is the definition different around the world (cheap wine vs. local wine)?  Would you try the house wine?  Have you ever had a good one?   Read More

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• August 2012

  I recently found a relatively new grass roots wine shop/loft in LA named the Redd Collection, founded by two friends who met while working at Wally's in the 90's. They're doing themed tastings once a week on Friday/Saturday, and this weekend featured a tasting of Ridge Zinfandel's from 1973, 91, 92, 94, and 95. How could I pass this up? Luckily,... Read More

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