... from big time producers in Napa. I was pretty floored when I actually looked at the bottles. Very...

A slow-down in blog related activities; yep, scaling back plus a house move and lack of internet connection for the last few days. But some news items that shouldn't escape... Vinosense reports on the trend for simplification of German wine region names; Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is to become plain ol' Mosel... Len Evans , one of the leading champions of Australian wine has died. [more ] Don't forget...

It's true.Stuart Thomson, Ardbeg's Distillery Manager, has announced plans to leave Ardbeg.No word yet on who will be replacing him. Best of Luck to Stuart Jackie! Read the announcement......

There was no shortage of applause, handshakes, hugs and high-fives Thursday night at Copia as a crowd of 100-plus gathered to witness the Napa Valley Vintners giveaway $6.8 million in less than an hour. For the 26th year running, the Napa Valley Vintners donated most of the money they raised during their summer wine auction to Napa County organizations providing health care, youth services...

The feeling is anything but that. No matter how many harvests I witness, there’s nothing like the feeling when that first box of jewel-like grape clusters arrives at the winery. It still makes my heart race and tears spring to my eyes. Don’t know why. But I’d venture to guess ...

... if they are offering tastes... This was how I stumbled on yet another illusive producer from the Napa valley ... and show a hint of tobacco and rustic earth. $30.00 2003 Syrah, La Herrandura Vineyard, Napa Valley ... and a defined herbal finish. $38.00 Spencer Roloson Winery ~ 1207 Randolph Street ~ Napa ~ CA ~ 94559...

It isn't often I get to document the opening of a new winery. I have been watching the construction of Paraduxx for almost a year with so many questions raging through my brain. Mostly, what would possess a well-known winery such as Duckhorn , to put an astonishing amount of ...

After being forced to fight a far too long battle by the makers of "Two Buck Chuck," the Napa Valley Vintners have finally secured protection of the name Napa Valley for wines only from Napa.  As Dr. Vino describes here wine with a brand name "Napa Ridge" can no longer be sold if it does not contain at least 75% grapes from Napa.  This is a huge victory for all who believe that location matters...

Devil’s Gulch Vineyard-- An Exceptional Wine from a Spectacular Site: 2004 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir is Released... All you Devil's Gulch fans, get ready for another delicious wine from 2004. Bright, sweet and mouth-filling, our 2004 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir has rich raspberry, candied cherry, cinnamon and forest ...

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