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2016 Domaine Carneros The Famous Gate Pinot Noir

Have you enjoyed a Pinot Noir lately? We had the pleasure of tasting this Pinot on a recent visit to Domaine Carneros in Napa Valley. The Domaine Carneros château is a California wine country landmark. Inspired by the classic 18th … Continue reading

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Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

For the Cabernet lovers out there, we are talking about the 2015 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon today! Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards is a local family-owned and operated winery in Rutherford Appellation of Napa Valley, dedicated to growing and making … Continue reading

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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

We learned that grapes 🍇 from the Quintessa vineyard that aren’t used in their wines make their way to Faust Vineyards (they keep the grapes in the family). This wine is young and might not be at the Quintessa level, … Continue reading

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Anonymous Red Blend 2015 by 1849 Wine Co.

If you are looking for a “great” Napa red blend, stop looking and keep some of your money! This 1849 Napa red blend, Anonymous 2015, is an exceptional blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Syrah and Zinfandel.  It has been … Continue reading

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St. Supéry Dollarhide Elevation 2015

We had the opportunity to open up a bottle of St. Supéry Dollarhide Elevation 2015 and it was very exciting!  We love the wines from  St. Supéry,  especially the Dollarhide Ranch series. The deep and dark colors of the Cabernet … Continue reading

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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2012

                            This is the last post on wines enjoyed from the terrace overlooking the Joseph Phelps vineyards. We saved the best for last!  The Joseph Phelps Vineyard … Continue reading

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Joseph Phelps Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

                            While sitting on the terrace overlooking the vineyards of Joseph Phelps, Mario our wine ambassador, brought one of my favorite wines to taste, 2016 Estate Cabernet … Continue reading

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Joseph Phelps Pastoral Pinot Noir 2015

                            Thinking back to the Pinot Noirs we tasted during our visit to Joseph Phelps,  they were all very excellent! The 2015 Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir from … Continue reading

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Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

                            We ran across this 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon wine at Costco and the “Stags Leap District” stood out to us and said “buy me”! We purchased 3 … Continue reading

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Merryvale Merlot 2016

                            Opened up one of my last shipments from Merryvale Vineyards, a 2016 Merlot from Coombsville! Aromas of deep black fruits (blackberries and black cherries) with hints … Continue reading

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