Last week I wrote a review of California Cowboy Red, a pinot noir from Sumner Vineyards. It was so good I needed to try another pinot noir from Sumner Vineyards this week. This one doesn’t have a fun cowboy name, it’s simply called Sumner Vineyards Pinot Noir. Like the Cowboy Red, this one comes from […]
Californian Wine
California Cowboy Red Pinot Noir – Wow!
“Wow. Holy cow, that’s good.” That was my first impression of this wine. Most times when I’m getting ready to taste and take notes on wines it’s all business. I get things set up, get my computer ready for my notes take a sniff of the first wine for that day and go to work. […]
Geyser Peak River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc – Elegant
There was a time when I avoided sauvignon blanc from California, not because it was bad but I just found that I had better options from other regions. But in the last couple years I’ve come across more and more California sauvignon blanc that I love. California sauvignon blanc tends to be a little more […]
Pennywise Chardonnay – Fantastic
Anyone who’s been a reader here for long knows that I’m not a huge chardonnay fan. As a result, I’m probably unfairly harsh when evaluating a chardonnay. And so, when I find one that I like I have to give it respect. This is one of those cases. This one is produced by The Other Guys […]
Leese-Fitch, Pinot Noir – Tasty
I’ve been coming across more and more wines from The Other Guys brands lately. Leese-Fitch is one of those brands. While the family behind The Other Guys has a long history in the wine business, the company as it exists now really only goes back to 2009 — so they’re still in their infancy and […]
Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon
Leese-Fitch is one of the brands produced by “The Other Guys” wine company in California. While I don’t think of them as a big wine producer, I see their wines everywhere I shop so they must be producing a pretty good volume of wine. Some of the other wines they produce include Plungerhead, Pennywise and […]
Avalon CAB – Fragrant and Tasty
I recently received a bottle of this wine as a media sample and I was intrigued by the story they had to tell along with the wine. They were reaching out to share news about a change they made to the bottle closure. As consumers, we often don’t give a lot of thought to the […]
Four Vines, Truant, Zinfandel – Bold!
Zinfandel is one of those wines that can be rather divisive. Some people love it and others hate it. Those who love it are often fanatical about it. They like wines that are bold and aggressive and wines with over-the-top fruit flavors and spices. To them, zinfandel is not just a wine, it’s an attitude. […]
Apothic Dark – Really, Really Dark!
Apothic Red seems to be one of the most popular bargain wines out there. I constantly hear people rave over it. And so, the Apothic brand has been capitalizing on their success and expanding their line. Apothic Dark is a special, seasonal release only available for a short time. Based on the label, one has to […]
3Spells Chardonnay – Crisp & Refreshing
I’ve reviewed a few wines in the past from a small producer from California called Spelletich Family Winery, but it’s been a while. And I’ve never reviewed one of their whites… until now. If you’ve been reading this site for a while you probably know how I feel about chardonnay. I struggle with it. Or […]