Let’s turn the floor over to John for his views from the cellar… Mayacamas Vineyards is one of the greatest cabernet sauvignon producers in the history of California. John Gilman, author of the newsletter A View from the Cellar , weighs in today with his thoughts on Mayacamas Vineyards. 2015-2050. superb vintage for Mayacamas. MORE >>

If you are used to California cabs, you might appreciate the lower alcohol and more subdued and restrained flavors. The producers explained that the Grand Cru classe wine sold for twice the price of the Grand Cru, and that they are applying to kick it up a noche in the system (an occassion that happens only once every ten years). MORE >>

The winery quickly earned a reputation for spectacular Rieslings and its original planting of vines formed the backbone of New York’s world-class wines and champagnes.Dr. The talented group includes winemakers from California, Australia, France and Germany. am just interested in the cold wine. Fantastic wine, nice price($ 15 ). MORE >>

Developed in France, the first Flash-Détente machines arrived in California in 2009. Here endeth today’s Flash class on winemaking. ” Since I am a political science junkie, I thought SALT II had finally made it to Napa! The finished wine also has a darker color. winemaking MORE >>

also come upon many facts that I would have never known, unless I enroll in an expensive wine appreciation class. good French Bordeaux can age 30 years or more while American wine is made for the California culture that wants their wine now. California winemakers boost fruit for the drink-now culture. Europeans boost tannins. MORE >>