This week I've tasted some excellent wines! 2006 Wilson Cabernet Sauvignon. USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley). Style note: A very good example of a California Cabernet Sauvignon that tries to represent its terroir, this well balanced wine offers layers of flavor and some real complexity. MORE >>

Another entry from Snooth's Cabernet blind tasting last week. We were given 4 flights of 3 for a total of 12 California Cabernet Sauvignons. On the nose Salumi, leather, earth, vanilla, and tobacco with flavors of cinnamon and other spices, and bursts of ripe cherries, white pepper and twizzlers, high acidity, 13.5% MORE >>

2005 De Lorimier Mosaic (USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley). 2006 De Lorimier Malbe c (USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley). tasted blind. 2007 Mazzocco Petite Sirah Pony Reserve (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley). color: Opaque, purple, scintillating. finish med +. MORE >>

Last night I attended the Amanti Vino Fall Wine Tasting Event (to benefit MOSCOT Mobileyes Foundation) at Irving Mill, an event featuring over 100 wines that was open to the public for a price, following a tasting for the trade in the afternoon. And since I rarely cross the bridge, I was glad that Amanti [.]. MORE >>

In May of 2009 I reviewed a Chardonnay from California that I named as the best Chardonnay I have ever tasted, a Clos Du Bois Calcaire. Most notably the blended Marlstone and Briarstone Cabernet Sauvignon. California ZinfandelSince then I have treated myself to some very nice red wines from that same winery. MORE >>