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2019 Raats Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch, South Africa)

2019 Raats Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch, South Africa)   Nice citrus, kiwi, a little grassiness, and a crisp & clean mineral finish. Yum!   Purchased for $13.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 14, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Drifting Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi, CA)

2016 Drifting Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi, CA)   Toasted oak and smokiness on the nose. Dark red fruits like cherry, cranberry on the palate with toasted oak and smokiness reappearing on the finish.   Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 14, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Carmenet Vintner’s Collection Reserve Chardonnay (California)

2018 Carmenet Vintner’s Collection Reserve Chardonnay (California).   Butterscotch and vanilla dominate the nose…butterscotch, pear, banana on the palate. Borderline too oaky for my tastes, but overall it is decent!   Purchased on sale for $11.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

June 14, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 12, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Caymus Drops Winery Reopening Lawsuit Against CA Governor Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry These are the top 10 reasons people are drinking more wine during the pandemic The Curious Case of the Withdrawn Wine Gaining control of complex custom crush operations (Sponsored) ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT) Data Indicates That Wine […]

June 12, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Domaine Duffour Côtes de Gascogne (France)

2018 Domaine Duffour Côtes de Gascogne (France) 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Tannat Floral/violet, fruity, mild spice on the finish. Nicely balanced and easy drinking! Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $15.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 11, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 11, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Data Indicates That Wine Industry Trump Support Data Is Fatally Flawed Auction Houses Shift Online but See Continued Demand for Collectible Wines Why We Buy & What We Buy When the Going Gets Tough One more reason to be wary of alcohol health studies New Study Explores Motivations and Behaviors of U.S. Wine […]

June 11, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

ZAP Grieves the Passing of Our Treasurer, Bruce Walker, Co-Owner of Starry Night Winery

I got word over the weekend that our Board Treasurer, Bruce Walker had died suddenly. He was 64 years old and is survived by his brother, Glenn. He had lived in San Rafael since college, but in the last year or so had moved to Sonoma with his loveable dogs. Bruce was Treasurer of ZAP […]

June 11, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 10, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS How California Wine Country vintners, restaurants are using data to navigate the coronavirus business world Diners getting braver, but the share of U.S. adults who’re comfortable going out to eat varies widely Post-Pandemic Restaurants Will Have To Change Their Ways Napa Valley’s wine industry cautiously embarks upon reopening process DRC Withdrawn from Auction […]

June 10, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2019 Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Estate Orange Wine (Applegate Valley, Oregon)

2019 Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Estate Orange Wine (Applegate Valley, Oregon)   74% Riesling, 16% Vermentino, 10% Viognier   Floral and spice jumping right out of the glass. orange and clove. Mouth-watering acidity and a nice crisp, clean minerality. Lovely!   Received as a sample from the winery. SRP $30. -B

June 9, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 9, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Long-simmering wine industry grudge match heads for federal court hearing Bill Foley Expands Empire with Sonoma Jewel Ferrari-Carano Re-opening Winery Tasting Rooms — What would bring me back? Being Black in the White World of Wine As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going (and not) Bordeaux 2019: the ‘miracle’ vintage […]

June 9, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More