Cline Cellars’ Reliably Delicious Wines
May 15, 2010 by Angela Logomasini
Ask me what wineries produce portfolios that are all reliably terrific and Cline Cellars immediately comes to mind. And after a couple visits to their tasting room, I can also attest that it is among the friendliest in Sonoma. Cline Cellars was founded by Fred Cline, grandson of Valeriano Jacuzzi, inventor of the Jacuzzi tub [...]
Mother’s Day Shopping: For Wine-loving Moms
May 7, 2010 by Angela Logomasini
It’s getting very close to last minute for your Mothers Day gift selection. But if you live near your mom and she likes wine, you are in luck. You have many options. If she likes sweet wine, consider an Italian Moscato d’Asti, which is produced in Italy’s Piedmont region near the town of Asti. Piedmont [...]
Blue Rockin’
January 18, 2010 by Derek Swanson
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 their [...]
Geyser Peak Tawny Port NV
February 11, 2009 by Angela Logomasini
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
February 4, 2009 by Angela Logomasini
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 [...]
