Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
March 28, 2017
3. Jackson Family 2013 Vérité La Muse
A combination of old world experience and new world fruit. The wine is a distinct blend of varietals harvested from…
March 27, 2017
4. 2014 L’Aventure Optimus
Black raspberries, spice box, dried flowers and underbrush in a full-bodied, balanced and lengthy package. A great…
March 26, 2017
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: A History in Stubbornness
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was founded by Warren Winiarski in 1970 next to the Fay Vineyard owned by Nathan Fay. However…
March 26, 2017
5. 2012 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon
Combining the S.L.V. and Fay; Aromas of black cherry, cola, currant and ripe figs begin the nose of this rich and…
March 25, 2017
6. 2014 L’Aventure Côte a Côte
Deep, full-bodied, gorgeously layered and with plenty of fine tannin, this big, rich 2014 is loaded with notions of…
March 25, 2017
L’Aventure: A Slice of the Bordeaux in California
Stephan Asseo equals L’Aventure... Stephan Asseo has been in the wine industry for nearly three decades. After he…
March 24, 2017
Vérité: In vino, veritas
Vérité translates from French to “truth”. This is the dream of the late great Jess Jackson and Vigneron Pierre Seillan.…
March 24, 2017
7. Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale
Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale: Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, Oakville, and Diamond Mountain come…
March 23, 2017
8. Opus One NV “Overture”
Opus One NV "Overture": As a natural extension of the creation of the estate’s signature cuvée - Opus One - Overture’s…
March 22, 2017
HdV: Napa Meets Burgundy
When it comes to Pinot Noir there are few sites as synonymous with it as Romanée-Conti and the Napa Valley. With these…
March 22, 2017
9. 2013 HdV Chardonnay
2013 HdV Chardonnay: This Napa-Burgundy love child balances the finesse of Romanée-Conti with the brashness of Hyde…
March 21, 2017
10. 2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay: Blending from the two extreme vineyards of Camp Meeting Ridge and Seaview Ridge,…
March 20, 2017
Regional Focus: California
California has been producing wine for over 200 years. Largely driven by Zinfandel, Cabernet and Chardonnay this state…
February 24, 2017
Regional Focus: Burgundy
Burgundy, or in its native tongue, Bourgogne, is a historic wine province made up of more AOCs than any other part of…
February 24, 2017
Domaine Bertagna: The Bare Facts
Domaine Bertagna; Owns 28 ha of land. One of the key Growers in Vougeot, with impressive holdings allied to Grand…
February 24, 2017
1. 2013 Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru: This walled vineyard is overlooked by Clos Blanc De Vougeot Castle.…
February 23, 2017
2. 2013 Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir: This former pig farm now produces some of Oregon’s best Pinot Noir and is part…
February 22, 2017
3. 2013 Hawkshead First Vines Pinot Noir
Denis and Ulrike have a deep and loving involvement with the land. It really shines through in this wine crafted solely…
February 20, 2017
4. 2013 Frédéric Magnien Vosne Romanée Aux Champs Perdrix
An obsession with lunar-cycles and bio-dynamic methodology has helped Frédéric create phenomenal wine through his…
February 18, 2017
#5 2013 Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir
This sustainable vineyard has developed a cult following throughout the world. Blending a Californian approach to…