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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
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
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.
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
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 […]
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
2018 Vinos de Terrunos Siete (7) Rioja Tinto (Rioja, Spain)
2018 Vinos de Terrunos Siete (7) Rioja Tinto (Rioja, Spain) 80% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo. Violets/floral and clove, bright red fruits and spice. Nicely balanced and very enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.
Fiorini Becco Rosso Lambrusco Grasparossa (Italy)
Fiorini Becco Rosso Lambrusco Grasparossa (Italy) This one opens with juicy grape plus dark cherry and maybe some woody character on the finish. 2g residual sugar, but well-balanced and finished dry. Enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $13.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
2017 Oro Bello Chardonnay (California)
2017 Oro Bello Chardonnay (California) According to the bottle, grape clusters per bottle = 5 from Lodi and 1.5 from Sonoma. Straw yellow color. Buttery/oaky nose…well balanced with tropical fruits and a clean finish. Nice! Purchased on sale for $16.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes from Cary, NC. -B
COVID-19 Regulations and Requirements Wineries Need to Know
Article by John Kempkey, ARM, Sander, Jacobs, Cassayre Insurance Service The following is an overview of COVID-19 DIR/Cal OSHA regulations and CDC guidelines that wineries should be aware of, during each Phase of this unfolding crises. Understanding these directives will help you reduce your exposure to fines, government actions and potential lawsuits, from within and […]
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