The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). If you haven't yet done so, taste a Puzelat wine. Pickles! MORE >>

There was no note taking, point scoring, chest thumping, one-upping, well-I-once-drank-a-1952 recounting, check listing but not truly drinking and understanding, nonsense. This is because the wine is from a place that actually favors and specializes in Pinot Noir, not Chardonnay. This was not a business lunch. MORE >>

While I can agree that I am able to taste many additives, I never would classify these wines a well crafted. Id sure rather drink Faux Chablis than 95% of the soft spineless sugary oak chipped too-alcoholic muck that sells as California Chardonnay, often for ridiculous prices. Its about taste not about argument. Do check it out. MORE >>

As a consumer, I only seek positive, enthusiastic reviews that make me want to buy a bottle, not be regaled by chauvanistic point scoring. High points from Parker, totally unspoofulated, and not to my taste. Wade on May 13, 2008 03:22 PM I recently attended a quite large tasting of California wines. Commentary to follow. Sheesh. MORE >>

My tasting notes from the Snooth California Cabernet Sauvignon Blind Tasting earlier this month yielded this natural winner for me. Sourced from some of the best vineyards in Mount Veeder, Oakville, Rutherford, and Spring Mountain, this wine receives continual 91, 92, and 93 point scores. MORE >>