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2016 Crimson Roots Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA)

2016 Crimson Roots Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA). Violet and fruity nose, bursting with juicy plum, blackberry, blueberry, etc in the palate, with a tiny hint of pepper spice on the finish. Super smooth. Purchased for $9.99 from an Aldi in Cary, NC

November 21, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2002 Castello Da Vinci Napa Valley “Xantaeus Red”

Still showing well with bright fruit and tannin balance. Still not up to the stellar quality of the 2003: Xantaeus.com. From the owner’s private cellar, never sold at retail. It’s priceless for that.

November 21, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

CAWG Elects New Board Officers and Directors: Mike Testa Assumes Role as Chair

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20, 2019 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new board officers and directors. CAWG is governed by 28 growers in seven districts who serve three-year terms beginning Dec. 1.   Mike Testa of Coastal Vineyard Care in Buellton was elected chair. He succeeds Bill Berryhill of […]

November 21, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Calif Ag Dept to hold Dec. 17 workshop on Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers changes to grape pricing districts

See original Wine Industry Insight coverage: Suisun growers move to adjust state’s crush district lines to accurately reflect wine grape values Suisun/Green Valley vineyards get respect from Napa & seek more distance from Solano Delta grapes   NEWS: From the website of the California Department of Food and Agriculture  (Unedited)   Notice is hereby given […]

November 21, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Daycation IPA Hoppy Floral Session from Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC

Daycation IPA Hoppy Floral Session from Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC Trying out a local brew, since I’m an NC local now. Lots of citrus and similar fruits at first, with nice balanced hops on the finish. A nice, approachable IPA that isn’t too hoppy! -B

November 19, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Garzon Tannat, 2015, Single Vineyard

Big, brazen, bodacious, badass, blackberries & bold tannins. Beautiful! $28.85, Bounty Hunter, Napa. -LP (From Nov. 5, 2018)

November 19, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

LibDib Acknowledged for Innovating the Wine Industry at the 2019 Best of Wine Country Award Gala

Start-up awarded the ‘Rising Star Award for Celebrating Innovation’ at the annual event   San Jose, CA, November 14, 2019— LibDibTM, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today announced the company was awarded the “Rising Star Award for Innovation” at the 2019 Best of Wine Country Awardshosted by San Francisco Magazine and Silicon Valley Magazine. The […]

November 18, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Thomas Allen Selections Generations Red Blend (Lodi, CA)

2016 Thomas Allen Selections Generations Red Blend (Lodi, CA) Currants and cherry…red fruits and bright acidity. Smooth tannins. More tart/acidic than the reds I have been drinking, for sure. Purchased for $6.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC. -B

November 17, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2014 Parasphere Zinfandel (Sonoma County, CA)

2014 Parasphere Zinfandel (Sonoma County, CA). Full body, blueberry, plum, jam, cocoa, and a little spice. Smooth. Big fruit, almost sweet. Decent! Purchased for $7.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC.

November 14, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Vinventions announces the 2019 Wine Marketing Awards – The Vinnies are back! Submit entries thru Nov. 26

November 12, 2019 (SONOMA, CA) – Last year, Vinventions, the leading provider of complete wine closure solutions worldwide, launched the Wine Marketing Awards & “The Vinnies” to recognize excellence in wine marketing. Following the success of the 2018 event, the organization is proud to announce its continued partnership with Sonoma State University and Wine Business […]

November 14, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More