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Boatique Petite Sirah 2016, Lake County
If I’m going to be honest (and I am at least 31% of the time), I’ve only been a moderate fan of Petite Sirah in the past. Typically, the massive tannins, which are a signature of the varietal, overwhe…
Erickson & Caradin 2017 Bloom & Bramble Sonoma County Chardonnay
The Erickson & Caradin Bloom & Bramble is Sonoma County Chardonnay just the way you love it: crisp, dry, delicate, and refreshing, with hints of (all the high-falutin’ sommelier words inserted here). …
Lealtanza Rioja Riserva 2014, Bodega Altanza
Why do Spanish wines have one of the best quality-to-price ratios available? Is it terroir? Winemaking? Government subsidies? All of the above?
Hawk and Horse Red Hills Estate Petite Sirah
You may remember Hawk and Horse, as I espoused the virtues of their Cabernet not long ago. Now, along comes their petite sirah, which is equally worth ranting about.
DRNK Pinot Noir, Cavers Cuvée, Russian River Valley
DRNK is a small family-run operation started by winemaker Ryan Kunde with his wife Katie and her parents. Together their initials spell DRNK – hence the name. Ryan is a die-hard RRV guy who tends to e…