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October 22, 2025

Going Dark

Tannat originated in the Basque region of southwestern France. It has high tannins, full body and rich flavors that range from blackcurrant to licorice and smoked meat.
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October 8, 2025

Shining Sparkler

Crafted from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes grown only in Northern Italy, the 2024 Saint Enzo L’Originale Lambrusco comes with a cherry-kissed richness.
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September 24, 2025

Trading Up

Cameron Hughes Wine Inc. (CAM) is a “wine négociant.” CAM offers really good prices on a variety of mostly excellent wines.
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September 10, 2025

Zin and Virtue

Frank Family Vineyards’ 2023 Zinfandel features flavors of dark fruits, and enticing aromas of pepper, cinnamon and spice.
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August 27, 2025

Bright White

Demetria Estate Pantheon Blanc grapes are sourced from the organically farmed White Barn Vineyard in Santa Ynez and fermented in a blend of barrels.
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August 12, 2025

Silver Standard

Silver Mountain’s wines are handcrafted and superb. The 2017 Syrah combines the best of two vineyards, giving it depth and complexity.
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July 30, 2025

A Different White

Godello is very aromatic with bright flavors of peach, pear and apple. As much as we all love chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, it’s nice to imbibe something different
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July 16, 2025

Perfect Pairing

The Little Uvas 2020 Santa Clara Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($40) is one I highly recommend. Bold and bright with flavors of cassis, cranberry and blueberry.
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July 2, 2025

Tasting Room Treat

Although roussanne is mainly known as a blending grape, its luscious notes of honeysuckle, pear and golden apple reveal an enticing elegance.
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June 18, 2025

Floral Lift

A trip to Napa is always wonderful, especially when it involves excellent wine. And that was the case when we visited Titus Vineyards in St. Helena.
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June 4, 2025

Beautiful Pair

Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay is ripe and enticing—“It’s precise and full of energy with sunlight shining out of the glass.”
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May 20, 2025

Highlands Fling

luscious Sonnet Pinot Noir has “the typical spiciness of the Highlands appellation, coupled with a fantastic depth of tart red cherry fruit.”
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May 7, 2025

Blooming Rosé

Inman Family Wines’ 2023 Estate Brut Rosé ($80) is a méthode champenoise wine made with 100% pinot noir from Inman’s Olivet Grange Estate Vineyard....
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