Helena Sauvignon Blanc is all barreled down and aging nicely. Our chardonnay was picked on the 14th after the early October rains that lasted four days. acre vineyard of clone 338 organic Cabernet Sauvignon is coming along slow and nice, with notes of mostly blueberry and very soft tannins. Our 2011 St. Up on Mt. MORE >>

He poured New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and a rosé and invited the makers of those exact wines along for a tasting. The Australian Open is underway. Tomorrow is Australia Day. Lo and behold, not only did they take it surprisingly seriously, but they had fun with it! MORE >>

The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. enjoyed the Pinot Noir 08 from this line with is slightly jammy flavors and clean, elegant finish. His dream was to start a winery in Uruguay. MORE >>

In 1973 he and his brother worked the land and sold their first vintage--157 cases of 1973 Chardonnay - to Phil Faight of Groezinger's Wine Shop in Yountville who in turn sold to a small audience of premium wine drinkers who visited Napa on weekends. The Pinot Noir was another favorite. cakebread cake. MORE >>

Stomping Girl Wines produces pinot noir sourced from the North Coast. Cult White Wines: Drink 'Em Or Lose 'Em -- Highlights from Summer 2009 2005 Arietta "On The White Keys" * a green tinged pale golden sauvignon which, I believe, hails from Sonoma. Innocent Anden Vineyard Chardonnay Gold color. as well. Mostly, not. MORE >>