Today I would like to introduce two Grigolino, one from Asti and one from Napa. The Heinz Cellars Grigolino from Napa seemed slightly more complex, possibly from riper grapes and some maturation in wood. 2008 Heitz Cellar Grignolino. Columns News Varietals Asti grigolino heinz cellarsGrigolino. Try it.”. MORE >>

T he finest cuvee in our cellar from 2010, however, was a barrel selection -- or "proprietary blend" -- of just two new barrels of Merlot and a mixed barrel of Cabernet Sauvignon (half new, half once used). Crosby Roamann USA blending 2010 Napa Valleymight not understand them yet; they might not show themselves. alcohol. alcohol. MORE >>

Here is a fine Napa blend of 46% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, and 1% Grenache. Deep violet colors in the glass, spreading to a garnet outer ring, with aromas of red berry and ripe black cherry and wafts of smoke. Robert Parker: 90 pts Wine Spectator: 92 pts Retails: $35 MORE >>

So says renowned Napa winemaker, Mike Grigich, age 87, in a story in today’s NYT dining section. The story elaborates on the difficult times of selling expensive wines from Napa and how wineries are struggling to adopt new sales techniques, including social media. “Try the Red: Napa Learns to Sell&# by Katrina Heron. MORE >>

when he said this would cellar for 10 years. Tags: 2 stars 3 stars Oregon Sonoma Napa Valley 4 stars This summer, I not only took a vacation from work, but from Slaked! as well. Vacation is one of those things I don't do enough. It's hard to get right. More to the point, I have not been on total vacation. My mind is elsewhere. 2003 St. MORE >>