Wine Tonite!

Today I had the honor of working with Phillip Titus of Titus Vineyards for an hour to talk about some harvest activities including crushing and destemming Cabernet Sauvignon picked earlier in the morning.  Below is the recorded session.  Please let me know if you have any questions about topics discussed in this episode and be [...]

As a part of #Cabernet Day, I attended an intimate family-style luncheon and tasting with a select crowd at Marita’s Vineyard ranch. Immediately, I could see there was an emphasis on family. I first met Bulmaro Montes, the family patriarch whose vision is being implemented and realized with the 2.6 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon in [...]

When we visited Jordan Vineyards & Winery back in the Spring the newest releases were still over a month away and we settled on the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Chardonnay instead.  We were not disappointed, of course.  Since we did not have the opportunity to taste the new vintage releases during our visit, Lisa Mattson [...]

Regardless of what you think about the significance of 90+ scores from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast or Robert Parker or about wines scored on any rating system at all, you must admit that your interest is piqued when you read about the next wine that has reached the pinnacle of the almighty 100. Amongst the [...]

Turning off of Alexander Valley Rd after flying by vineyards along both sides of the road most of the morning, we ascended up a winding driveway surrounded by raw land full of old, craggy oak trees and brush.  If it weren’t for the well-paved road and our comfort in our locally-hired driver from Wine Country Chauffeur, Philip, it [...]