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2016 George Dubœuf Saint Amour (France)

2016 George Dubœuf Saint Amour (France). Light-medium body, lots of red fruit character, a little spice, and maaaaybe a hint of cacao. Dry finish. A smooth and approachable wine. Nice! Purchased at Duty Free at CDG when I was in France back in June. -B

October 30, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Loscano Merlot Private Reserve (Mendoza, Argentina)

2016 Loscano Merlot Private Reserve (Mendoza, Argentina). Lots of oak and earthiness on the nose. Black cherry, other dark red fruits, maybe a bit of cedar and spice. Smooth and rich. A nice value, purchased on sale for $11.99.

October 29, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

LibDib Unveils New Flat Rate Shipping Program

LibShip’s competitive new rates and streamlined process saves Makers time and money   San Jose, CA, October 29, 2019 — LibDibTM, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today unveiled LibShip, a new flat rate shipping program that offers competitive pricing and enhanced features to save LibDib Makers time and money. LibShip utilizes FedEx to offer simplified […]

October 29, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2015 Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva (Lisboa, Portugal)

2015 Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva (Lisboa, Portugal). 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Syrah, 30% Tinta Roriz, and 10% Alicante Bouschet. Ripe and juicy red and black fruits, a little bit of spice and bitter cacao. Smooth as a baby’s bottom. Nice! Purchased on sale for $11.99.

October 28, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2017 Chateau des Capitans Juliénas (A.O.C. Juliénas, France)

2017 Chateau des Capitans Juliénas (A.O.C. Juliénas, France). 100% Gamay, 14% abv. Dark red fruits, like blackberry and dark cherry, with a little bit of spice and maybe a hint of violet. Nice structure. A lovely wine! Received as a sample. $22. -B

October 27, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2012 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay (Napa Valley).

2012 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay (Napa Valley). Candied pear, apple, and balanced oak character. Aging beautifully! Purchased many moons ago at the Chateau after the Wine Writers Symposium with gallivanting about Napa Valley. Current release is 2016, retails @ $58

October 24, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Cornelia 2017 Paso Robles Zinfandel: Clearly the best sub-$10 Zin of the year!

Intense black cherry and hazelnut on the palate and cocoa hints. $9.99, Petaluma Trader Joe’s. -lp

October 24, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Central Coast, California)

2018 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Central Coast, California). 54% Grenache Blanc and 46% Vermentino. Lots of citrus notes and herbaceous qualities, in addition to a crisp sense of minerality. Acidity well balanced . A beautiful wine! Om nom nom Received as a sample from the winery. Retail $20.

October 22, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Registration & Housing to Open for the 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

SACRAMENTO, CA, October 21, 2019 – The countdown to the wine industry’s largest conference and trade show, the 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, officially begins with registration and housing opening on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 9 a.m. (PDT). This yearly event, which attracts professionals from around the world and features a keynote speaker […]

October 22, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Joseph Filippi Winery Tres Viñas Cucamonga Valley Hippard Ranch Red blend – Full- bodied grand slam of flavor

  Intense, über-bodied riot of well-balanced black flavors — pepper, cherry, berry — with a hint of oak. 43% Petite Sirah, 37% Sangiovese and 20% Zinfandel. SRP $16. Winery tasting sample. -lp

October 22, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More