Arrowood’s alchemical mastery evident in cabernet sauvignon
Reuniting with an old friend is always enjoyable, and doubly so when it's with Richard Arrowood and a glass of his 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. Richard
Rare thumbs up for California chardonnay
Readers of this column know I don't often recommend a California chardonnay, but one worth tasting is the 2007 Simi Russian River Valley. The chardonnay
Bordeaux-style wines thrive at Jordan winery
[bt_section][bt_row][bt_column width="1/1"][bt_text] Jordan winery has produced another elegant and delicious wine with its 2006 Jordan Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon. In the early 1970s, successful oil
From estimable to excellent, three wines worthy of Dad
Looking for a special wine for your Father’s Day gift? Here are three from different wine regions that will evoke a lasting smile and a
Inexpensive white wines for holiday dinners
I recently offered good-value sparkling, white and red wines at $13 or less for your holiday parties. This week, I have a selection of inexpensive
Young Sonoma winery one to follow
The young team at Sonoma County’s new Thomas George Estate has produced two delightful pinot wines. Compared to Napa Valley’s Architectural Digest-styled wineries, its foodie-driven
Cobb’s pinot noir gamble is now a sure thing
Cobb is the California pinot noir I’ve been waiting for. David Cobb is neither a winemaker nor one of the egocentric businessmen that plunked down
Wine for your Fourth of July party
Grills smoking, friends gathering and fireworks exploding are pieces of the Fourth of July mosaic. These American wines will complete your national holiday party. Your
New hope for Gary Farrell wines
After nearly attaining cult status, Gary Farrell pinot noirs have had highs and lows during the last decade. My most recent tasting was the pleasing
Lancaster Estate sauvignon blanc stands up to fall foods
The passing of Labor Day is the signal for richer and fuller wines, such as the 2010 Lancaster Estate Samantha’s Sauvignon Blanc. In 1995, Ted