Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
29 March, 2017
2. 2004 Dominus Estate Dominus
Christian Moueixs’ not-so-little slice of California at Napanook.
28 March, 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…
27 March, 2017
4. 2014 L’Aventure Optimus
Black raspberries, spice box, dried flowers and underbrush in a full-bodied, balanced and lengthy package. A great…
26 March, 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…
26 March, 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…
25 March, 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…
25 March, 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…
24 March, 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.…
24 March, 2017
7. Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale
Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale: Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, Oakville, and Diamond Mountain come…
23 March, 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…
22 March, 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…
22 March, 2017
9. 2013 HdV Chardonnay
2013 HdV Chardonnay: This Napa-Burgundy love child balances the finesse of Romanée-Conti with the brashness of Hyde…
21 March, 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,…
20 March, 2017
Regional Focus: California
California has been producing wine for over 200 years. Largely driven by Zinfandel, Cabernet and Chardonnay this state…
24 February, 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…
24 February, 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…
24 February, 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.…
23 February, 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…
22 February, 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…
20 February, 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…