The wines in the new artisan collection are Monthaven Central Coast Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; Silver Birch New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; Boho Vineyards California Old Vine Zinfandel; Pinot Evil Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio; Big House Red and White; and Seven, produced from seven Spanish red varietals. MORE >>

Recently a comprehensive soil survey conducted by viticultural experts Dawid Saayman, Eben Archer and ?Andrew Andrew Teubes (the latter staying on as viticultural consultant) revealed an almost perfect environment for the ?cultivation Upstairs in the glass enclosed tasting room we taste the Sauvignon Blanc 2011. “Welcome!” MORE >>

From the Macari Vineyards in Mattituck, Long Island's North Fork, comes this blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec. The four grapes used here are also found in many Bordeaux, usually with a bit higher percentage of Cabernet. The business is led by owners Joseph Macari Sr. MORE >>

I'm headed up North tomorrow to the Galil region which includes the highly regarded Galil & Golan Heights viticultural sections. She was surprised to hear this, and a gentleman who was with her then said that yes they are blends, but they consisted mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon.  Has it only been a week?  Can't wait! MORE >>

The Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from California have been crushed, de-stemmed and had the yeast added.  We ended up picking up some Zinfandel that we were pretty excited about as well as some merlot that we were a little less excited about.  We were much happier with the Zinfandel than we were with the merlot.  MORE >>