Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. The past few months I have been tasting, or should I say consuming, some really fantastic California wines from many different AVA's. These wines are a tribute to my great-grandfather, James Concannon, who founded our winery in 1883." MORE >>

I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. Tags: California red wine Sonoma County Zinfandel I'm starting to surprise myself with what I am finding with Zinfandel and also a bit disappointed that I wasted so many years with such a limited selection or narrow palate. Not that I am old?? MORE >>

passed over many of my favorites before keeping out a Billsboro Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Billsboro Winery was opened as Geneva's first winery in the spring of 2000 by Bob Pool and Jennifer Morris and is home to 26 acres of rolling hills, vineyards and forest. Billsboro Sauvignon Blanc can be ordered from the winery for $16. MORE >>

There is some duplication with Evan Dawson’s travel post from yesterday but there is also much new, including John’s tasting notes from Mayacamas Cabernet 2003, 1991, 1985, 1974, & 1968. 2003 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (about $65; find this wine ). 2015-2050. 1991 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. MORE >>

More tasting notes from the Snooth California Cabernet Sauvignon Blind Tasting earlier this month. Hughes notes: In this economic environment, more and more wineries are presenting their wines to us, so one could say that as the economy gets worse, our selection gets better. Made from 90% Cabernet, 6% Tempranillo, 4% Syrah. MORE >>