Blue Rockin’

I was excited to taste the samples wine-maker Kenny Kahn sent me last month.  I thought his 2005 Blue Rock Estate Cabernet was the best of show two years ago at Bassin’s Annual California  Barrel Tasting, where 50 top California wineries descend to the  basement of the Mandarin hotel in DC with barrel samples of [...]

Geyser Peak Tawny Port NV

Wine educator Ray Johnson offers some wonderful recommendations for those seeking great Valentine’s Day wines.  Ray suggests several port wines on his blog,  which would pair wonderfully with your Valentine’s chocolate this year.  If you want something extra special and are willing to plan ahead for next year, Johnson suggests you get your hands on some Geyser Peak Tawny Port [...]

2005 Rosso Di Sette Fratelli Merlot

If winter is getting you down, it’s time to plan ahead for BBQ season by cellaring some wine for your first outdoor grill of the year.  Eric Hansen of Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards recommends the 2005 Rosso Di Sette Fratelli Merlot. Currently the assistant tasting room manager at Cline Cellars, Hansen left a [...]

2006 Sonoma County Zinfandel by Seghesio Family Vineyards

Seghesio Family Vineyards has long been widely recognized for consistently producing high-quality wine every year. This is why their 2006 Sonoma County Zinfandel was enthusiastically recommended by Nicole Bacigalupi, of Bacigalupi Vineyard in Healdsburg, CA.
Seghesio’s wine history goes back to the late 1800’s, and their wine is now crated by fourth-generation winemaker [...]

2004 Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir By John Tyler Wines

I never would have guessed that I’d sample such an impressive Pinot Noir at a ZAP Zinfandel tasting. Tyler Heck, wine marker at John Tyler Wines, had a bottle of his Pinot under the table, and the barrage of silly questions I asked him paid off when he finally poured me a glass. [...]

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